Plastic packaging
Should contain
- Plastic packaging
- Nylon packing straps
- Cellophane
Should not contain
- Other waste materials
Description
Plastic packaging material that cannot be recycled. E.g. plastic containers, straps, crisps bags, cellophane for wrapping flowers.
Collection
Controlled visually by driver and upon arrival at waste reception facility. The plastic goes to the local waste-to-energy plant for energy extraction.
Processing
Delivered to an approved waste reception facility for processing and/or destruction.
Recycling
The plastic is sent to energy recovery.
Non-compliance
A sorting fee may be charged if the item is not sorted into a homogeneous fraction. For example, non-packaging plastic (plastic toys, furniture).
Referral regulations
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