Recycling Programs

Minibulks will now be collected at retail locations identified as pesticide jug sites in the WCPA recycling schedule.

Mini-Bulk Recycling Program 2008

First read the procedures for triple-rinsing containers as they contain important information. The following modified procedures for rinsing mini-bulks may require two people.

Please Note: 15 and 30 gallon containers do not need to be cut up or shredded, we can take them exactly as they are. They just need to be triple-rinsed and have metal removed as has been done in the past.

For Pressure Rinsing Mini-bulks

• Be sure mini-bulk is completely empty.
• Drill a pilot hole in the bottom of the mini-bulk and then position the mini-bulk opening over the spray tank so that rinsate will empty directly into the tank
• With the water turned off, use the pressure rinse nozzle to widen the hole in the bottom.
• Turn water on and rotate the nozzle inside the mini-bulk so as to rinse all sides.
• Rinse mini-bulk for at least 30 seconds or until rinsate runs completely clear.
• Rinse cap under water coming out of the mini-bulk and into the spray can and then dispose of appropriately as regular solid waste.
• Turn water off and replace the tip guard on the nozzle.
• Store mini-bulks under cover where they will be protected from rain.

For Triple Rinsing Mini-bulks

• Empty mini-bulk to the lowest possible level.
• Fill mini-bulk with water to 25% of capacity. Replace and tighten bungs.
• Tip mini-bulk on to its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds.
• Stand the mini-bulk on its end and tip it back and forth several times to rinse the corners.
• Turn the mini-bulk over on to its other end and repeat this procedure.
• Carefully empty the rinsate into the spray can.
• Repeat this procedure two more times.
• Carefully rinse cap over spray tank opening and then dispose of appropriately as regular solid waste.
• Puncture the base of the mini-bulk with a drill so that it cannot be reused.
• Store mini-bulks under cover where they will be protected from rain.

Beginning this year, all recycled products will be picked up at the same time at each of our identified collection sites (pesticide jugs, glyphosate jugs, and mini-bulks). Please note mini-bulk recycling forms MUST be submitted to WCPA a minimum of 1 week prior to your actual pick-up date as identified on the recycling schedule.

Dealer Guidelines for Mini-Bulk Preparation

• Dealers only are to deliver to collection sites on recycling schedule. Any containers from individual farmers must go through a dealer so they are properly inspected and prepared.
• Eligible tanks: 60 gallons and larger. Tanks must have been used to hold agricultural products only. No tanks from motor oil or other products.
• Tank Preparation:
  All metal must be removed.
  All tanks and pieces of tanks must be triple rinsed and dry.
  Single tank deliveries should be cut up so they can be nested into a tank.
  Pieces should be at least 12” by 12” or larger.
  Multiple tanks must be cut up and nested. (With top cut off, one tank can hold 3-4 more tanks in pieces. See diagram below.)
  220 – 300 gallon tanks are the preferred bottom tank of nested units.

WCPA Mini-bulk Pick-Up Checklist

Thanks to the cooperative efforts of AGSI Recycling we are able to offer you pick up of your mini-bulk containers at no charge. Please register your tanks with the WCPA and we will arrange to have them picked up for recycling along with pesticide jugs. To ensure compliance with the standards set for the program, AGSI Recycling truck drivers will use the following check list when picking up your tanks.

• Each storage tank labeled with:
  Dealer name
  Address
  Contact person
• Pieces appear dry and clean.
• All metal, pumps, and hoses are removed.
• Mini-bulks are pre-registered with WCPA (confirmation papers presented).

PLEASE NOTE:

• Truck drivers will reject any plastic that is not dry and clean.
• Two forms are required for mini-bulkd recycling: 1. Mini-bulk Registration Form
  2. Very Small Quantity Certification

Download the Registration Form (PDF, 75K)