As with all recycling systems, the key to success is segregation of different products at source. This principle is well established in the commercial waste management sector, with the use of waste compactors and bailers, but the cost of this equipment had prevented their use in the farming sector.

Emerald Isle recycle is the first company in Ireland to offer a cost effective farm plastic waste segregation and collection service. Using the patented Solway recycling bin and liner system, farm waste can be divided into the following four waste streams for collection: Emerald Isle Recycle is the only company in Ireland to provide a plastic collection service and treatment facility. The state of the art plant has been specially designed to wash and process silage bale wrap, but can also handle silage sheets and polythene sacks. Waste plastic is either placed directly into liners only, or by using the solway bin and liners.

• Silage Wrap
• Silage Pit Covers
• Small Polythene Feed and Fertiliser Bags
• Plastic Packaging

• Bulk Fertiliser Bags including Liner
• Bulk Feed Bags
• Bulk Seed Bags

• Rigid Plastic Drums and Containers (must be Triple Rinsed and Metal Handles removed)

• Net Wrap or Plastic String

Six simple steps to a tidy farm and fulfilment of farm plastic waste disposal regulations.

Assemble the patented Solway Recycling bin by locking the bin edges together, fit the plastic liner and pull halfway down the outside of the bin as shown. Finally fit the lid.

Keep the bin next to the source of the waste, and transfer materials straight away. This reduces contamination and keeps your farm tidy.

Once the bin is filled, remove lid and tie liner securely with plastic twine or cable tie.

Store filled liners in a secure site with suitable access for the collection lorry.

Liners will be uplifted by our collection lorry on a pre-arranged day. All liners will be visually inspected to ensure they contain the correct material. The driver will tag each liner for traceability purposes.

CAUTION: Do not mix the 4 streams of plastic in any one liner. See over for details

To download our recycling leaflet click here (PDF 293kb)

To download an application form click here (PDF 302kb)

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