Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme 2021

A voluntary scheme allowing farmers to comply with agricultural waste regulations

The FWAG Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme began in 2004 and has taken place annually ever since. The aim of the scheme is to provide farmers with a responsible, environmentally sound way to recycle plastic, preventing it from going to landfill. The scheme is simple and straight forward, with no membership fees and you only pay for the plastic you bring.

• £237/tonne +VAT (minimum charge £71 +VAT)

• Pay on the day: card machine payment (preferred), or cheque / cash

• Clean, separated, bagged plastic only. Tyres and contaminated or mixed plastic will be turned away. An additional surcharge may apply to loads where net wrap is more than 10% of the load by volume

• Deliver to the specified site at your booked time

• To book your allocated hourly slot, book online at www.fwagsw.org.uk/Event/farm-plastics-recycling- scheme (preferred booking method due to reduced number of office staff) or call 01823 660684

• Please see overleaf for COVID-19 Guidance prior to booking your slot To transport waste, you will need to register with the Environment Agency for a free, one off Lower Tier Waste Carrier Licence at www.gov.uk/waste-carrier-or-broker-registration or on 03708 506506

Record your April 2021 Collection Site booked time Mon 19th Coryton Farm, Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RE Wed 21st Newcott Farm, Yarcombe, Honiton, EX14 9ND Mon 26th Devon Grain, Saunders Way, Cullompton, EX15 1BS Tues 27th Preston Farm, Preston Bowyer, Taunton, TA4 1PJ Thurs 29th Middlegate Farm, Pitney, Langport, TA10 9BL May 2021 Tues 4th Sandhills Farm, Holwell, Sherborne, DT9 5LE Thurs 6th Deverel Farm, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, DT11 0HX Mon 10th Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton, TA13 5DJ Wed 12th Borderlines, Western Lane, West Harptree, BS40 6EW Fri 14th Cannington Grain Store, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2PL Mon 17th Cutcombe Market, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, TA24 7DT Wed 19th Blackmoor Gate Market, Barnstaple, EX31 4NP Mon 24th NEW - Holsworthy Livestock New Market, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA Wed 26th NEW - West Burrow Farm, East Worlington, Crediton, EX17 4SR Procedures On-Site To Maintain COVID-19 Government Guidance Please carefully read the following guidelines before attending your allocated slot. All guidelines must be followed in order to keep you, staff and site-owners safe. Guidelines are in place to ensure that social distancing measures are met, and that transactions and the handling of paperwork is kept to a minimum. • A minimum of 2 metres social distancing to be maintained at all times (between all individuals on site)

• Follow the signs on the day, i.e. there will be printed signs at various points

• Instructions will be given by staff on site, please listen and follow these carefully

• After weighing in, you will need to un-sheet your trailer, then return to your vehicle and await instructions- staff on the day will unload your plastic for processing.Please do not assist with the unloading, remain in your vehicle

• Payment by card where possible

• Your paperwork will be signed by a member of staff in your presence and on your behalf

• Hand sanitiser will be provided at various points, please use as required. Please wear a mask at all times We will ensure that we are in line with current Government guidance, so please note that the procedures listed above are subject to change. We ask for your patience with us on site - these adjustments are necessary in order to run the scheme. We really appreciate your support and cooperation! Separate your plastic as follows Silage wrap • Store in smooth fertiliser inner bag (not dumpy bag) Clamp sheet • Tie in tight manageable bundles or in fertiliser inner bag (keep separate from silage wrap) Fertiliser outer bags / • Remove inner bag from outer bag dumpy bags • Tie in manageable bundles Fertiliser inner bags / • Remove inner bag from outer bag 25kg feed bags • Store in fertiliser inner bag String • Store in fertiliser outer/dumpy bag

Net • Store in fertiliser outer/dumpy bag

Chemical containers / • Store in fertiliser outer/dumpy bag- ideally flattened mineral buckets • Must be triple rinsed and drained (NOT oil drums) • Remove foil seal and metal handle - these are not accepted • Remove all labelling

Additional plastic • Plastic tree guards- tie in tight bundles • Plant pots - stack inside one another and store in a dumpy bag FWAG SW will not be held responsible for any waste other than those listed above. The farmer must ensure the load does not contain any ‘other’ waste types e.g. hazardous concentrations of noxious, poisonous or polluting substances.

• Keep your plastic clean and dry. You will be charged by weight and REMEMBER TO... no one wants to pay for rainwater! • Secure each bag and label with your surname and postcode (either with a label or marker pen)

Registered Charity No.1146071 01823 660684 [email protected] www.fwagsw.org.uk