TOGETHER, LET'S MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT, ONE CONTAINER AT A TIME
Our Motivation
Our journey began with the desire to expand our offerings to existing customers and networks. Ag Plastic Recycling is a testament to our commitment to providing diverse services outside traditional agricultural funding, proving that efficiency and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
We specialize in collecting and recycling chemical containers in the agricultural industry. Our goal is to make the process convenient for you while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Where responsible agricultural practices meet the convenience you deserve.
Rinse. Recycle. Repeat.
Collection
We handle the collection of agricultural plastic, ensuring it's taken care of responsibly.
Our Services
Food Safety Requirements
We help our customers fulfil GLOBALGAP Food Safety Initiative requirements.
Recycle
Our recycling process is dedicated to environmental sustainability and efficiency.
We proudly serve a wide range of counties, ensuring the responsible disposal of agricultural plastics. In collaboration with Interstate Ag Plastics, we cover:
Counties We Serve
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Contra Costa Co
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Fresno Co
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Kings Co
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Madera Co
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Marin Co
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Merced Co
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Monterey Co
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Sacramento Co
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San Benito Co
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San Francisco Co
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San Joaquin Co
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San Mateo Co
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Santa Clara Co
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Solano Co
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Stanislaus Co
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Tulare Co
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Colusa Co
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Lake Co
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Napa Co
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Sonoma Co
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Sutter Co
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Yolo Co
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Yuba Co.
Container Eligibility Requirements
Containers must meet the following criteria before being accepted for recycling:
Eligible
Triple Rinsed: Containers must be free of all residues after use. Only dry, residue-free triple rinsed containers are accepted at collection sites.
Free of Parts and Caps: Non-HDPE parts such as caps, metal handles, and rubber linings cannot be recycled and should be disposed of as normal solid waste. Do not put a cap back on a rinsed container.
Booklet Removal: Remove all booklets, sleeves, and easily removable paper. If you encounter difficulties with label removal, check with your ACRC Contractor.
Veterinary Products: Containers originally designed for veterinary products.
Not Eligible
We cannot accept containers made of materials other than HDPE, rotationally molded containers, mini-bulk, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), totes, and those that previously held products in the following markets:
Consumer Home & Garden Pest Control and Swimming Pool Maintenance: Containers that previously held products labeled for consumer use in households, lawn and garden, and swimming pool maintenance.
Rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, 55 gallons and smaller, eligible for recycling must have previously contained products in the following markets:
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Crop Protection: Containers holding EPA-registered crop protection products labeled for agricultural use.
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Specialty Pesticides and Fertilizers: Containers holding EPA-registered products labeled for professional Structural Pest Control, Animal Health, Turf and Ornamental, Vegetation Management, Nursery and Greenhouse, Forestry, Aquatics, and Public Health uses.
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Non-registered Products: Containers previously holding non-registered products like adjuvants, crop oils, and surfactants are also eligible.
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For 55-gallon drums, they MUST be cut into quarters, lengthwise, before being accepted for recycling.
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Brittle, old, or dirty containers will be rejected per Ag Plastic Recycling standards
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TRAILERS AND TRUCK BEDS MUST BE ENCLOSED OR COVERED WITH A TARP
Acceptable Containers
(Jugs, Drums, and Buckets)
Compare your containers with the ones shown here. Always follow the instructions on the label before handling any crop protection products. Wear the proper protective equipment as specified on the product label.
Eligible
Not Eligible
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Ag Plastic Recycling 2024
Address:
PO BOX 4007 Strathmore, CA 93267