PLASTICS RECYCLING PROGRAM

Who can participate? Any commercial nursery meeting the minimum of 8 pallets or 5,000 pounds of plastic.

What types of plastics are accepted? Pots, plug trays, flats and greenhouse film are recyclable. The pots and trays will be stamped with a recycling code generally 2 for pots and 6 for trays.

How should the plastic be prepared? Each type of plastic must be separated on its own pallet. As long as the recycling code is the same, different colors and sizes can be mixed on a pallet. Mixed pallets can be put on the truck, as long as each pallet only contains one type of plastic. If you are unsure of the plastic, please call and we will try to help figure it out. If you have only a little plastic, that you can not determine the type, you can put it on one pallet and mark it miscellaneous

Try to knock the majority of the dirt out of the pots and trays. Usually, tapping the back of the piece will accomplish this. A thin layer of dirt is permissible but excessive dirt could result in rejection of the load. Trays and pots should be nested tightly and stacked on the pallet. Generally, it is best to create 4-foot stacks and then lay each stack, on its side, on the pallet. The pallet should be stacked 7-8 feet high and then banded or stretch-wrapped to avoid movement during transport. The key is to place as much as possible on each pallet.

The greenhouse film should be folded or rolled and placed on a pallet and, then, secured, with film or banding. Greenhouse film will also be accepted in bales or stuffed in cartons. In no case, can the film be stuffed into the truck. All plastic must be easy to load and unload.

What is the plastic worth? Primarily, the recycling of plastics benefits the environment by reducing the amount of non-biodegradable materials placed in a landfill. A second benefit is that you save the hauling and dumping fees associated with sending the plastic to the landfill, as we pay for all freight charges. In certain cases, we also pay you for the plastic. The value of the plastic depends on the type of plastic, the total weight and your location. In addition, as a commodity, the plastic fluctuates in value during the year.

For loads under 10,000 lbs., no payment can be offered for the plastic. Above 10,000 lbs., we will give you a quote based on the current market rate, adjusted for your geographical location and condition of your material. Checks are sent 30 days after receipt of the load at our facility.

How do I arrange a pickup? Call Steve Wasserman at 410-374-2196 or email [email protected]. .

Please direct all questions to: Steve Wasserman Cindarn Recycling 16154 Trenton Road Upperco, Md. 21155 410-374-2196 Note: Usual disclaimer applies. Cindarn Recycling may not be responsible for any errors, omissions, and/or inconsistencies stated here. Our offer prices may change depending on the market conditions. We reserve the option of rejecting materials which may be contaminated, not properly sorted or not packaged according to our instructions.