Farm plastic is a persistent and growing problem for farmers and growers throughout New Zealand.

Agrichemical containers should not be burned as a disposal method because of the potential health risks of the emissions.   It is also prohibited  to burn them in Canterbury under the Natural Resources Regional Plan (NRRP). 

Agrecovery, a nationwide collection and processing scheme for agriculture and forestry sector plastic containers, has been established to ensure that plastic agrichemicals containers are disposed of responsibly.

 

Follow the triple rinse advice.

See the Agrecovery website for collection sites in Canterbury.

http://www.agrecovery.co.nz/

For more information please contact Environment Canterbury customer services.

 

 

For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.

 

You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz