RINSED FRACTION
The empty packaging of agrochemical products is sorted into three fractions: rinsed fraction, non-rinseable fraction and caps. When you open a new package, immediately remove the aluminium seal and place it in the non-rinseable fraction bag. A properly rinsed package no longer contains any trace of phyto agents and can no longer leak. A few drops of the product will contaminate a large amount of water. So, make a habit of immediately rinsing the empty packaging thoroughly in the proper manner.
THE RIGHT APPROACH
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PROPER RINSING
Rinse the packaging as soon as it is empty. You can do this mechanically or manually. How should you rinse manually? Fill the container with water so it is one-third full and shake it forcefully. Repeat this three times.
2
DRY WELL
Allow the rinsed container to dry out in a drip tray. Collect the rinse water in the spray receptacle. Only place dry containers in the AgriRecover bag.
3
AVOID COSTS
Containers that are still wet are considered non-rinseable. The associated costs can be charged onto you, e.g. an administration fee and a processing fee.
4
CHECK THE LOGO
Only collect properly rinsed and dry containers with the AgriRecover logo in the AgriRecover bag. Make sure you remove the caps from the containers.
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RINSE WATER
You may not flush the rinse water into sewers or other inappropriate places. Mix it with the spray solution and spray it appropriately on the plot to be treated.
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HANDING IN
As a professional user, you must hand in the fraction yourself or delegate this task to a company employee.
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TRANSPORT
Transporting waste for other parties is prohibited. This means you cannot give your packaging to a colleague.
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PERSONAL CERTIFICATE
You will receive a personal certificate by e-mail.
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COLLECTION CAMPAIGN
The collection campaign runs from September to December. Respect the dates and times of the collection points.
Recycle Process
Curious how your recycled packaging contributes to a more sustainable world? Discover the entire recycling process and the role of AgriRecover in efficiently processing agrochemical waste. Learn how we sort and collect rinsed and non-rinsable packaging and how we recycle rinsed packaging into new products, and how we collaborate with partners to promote a circular economy.
COUNT ON AGRIRECOVER
For more than 25 years, AgriRecover has coordinated the collection of empty agrochemical packaging and used plant protection products from all professional users.
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FARMERS
Belgium has more than 35,000 farms. We collaborate with the farmers on sustainable agriculture efficiently collecting agrochemical packaging.
MEMBERS
AgriRecover has more than 60 members. Our goal is the optimal processing of packaging waste jointly with all manufacturers of plant protection products, fertilisers, biocides, biostimulants and seeds.
COLLECTION POINTS
AgriRecover can count on our collaboration with some 150 collection points for the collection of agrochemical packaging.
