Drum and IBC Recycling
Make your empties go another
round with Agrecovery!
Don’t leave large drums and IBCs sitting empty on your property.
Agrecovery can collect them to re-use or recycle and it won’t cost you a thing.
How it works
1. Prepare your drums/IBCs
Drums/IBCs must be:
- Plastic, 61L – 1000L in size, with bung removed
- Free from chemical residue and dirt inside and out – the drum/IBC must be well drained after rinsing
2. Check participating brand owners
Only drums/IBCs from participating brand owners are free to recycle. Look for the Agrecovery logo on the drum or check our brand owner listing. Please leave the label on for identification.
3. Book your drums/IBCS
Book your drums and IBCs online.
Your booking will be acknowledged by post or email.
If you aren’t already an Agrecovery member, register as a member
4. Collection confirmed
Collections will take place on a quarterly basis across New Zealand.
| Booking month | Collection month* |
| November, December, January | February |
| February, March, April | May |
| May, June, July | August |
| August, September, October | November |
Quick Links
Helpful information to get you started with Drum and IBC recycling:
- Participating Brand Owners
- Acceptance Criteria
- Make a Booking
- See our video on how to triple rinse drums
FAQs
- How is the programme funded? Participating Brand Owners pay a fee to the Agrecovery Foundation to cover programme costs.
- What should I do with drums from non-participating brand owners? These can also be collected by Agrecovery however user-pays fees will apply at time of booking. (Drums 61L – 210L $19.50 + gst each and IBCs 500L or 1000L $80.00 + gst each.) Better yet, switch to an Agrecovery brand or convince your supplier to get with the programme!
- What happens to my drums? These are either returned to brand owners for re-use, or delivered to our recycling partners where they are either reconditioned or shredded for recycling, depending on type and condition.
- Can I get proof of my recycling for audit purposes? You can download recycling reports through the Members section of the website.
- *Do collections always occur in the month shown? Generally, but collections may take place earlier in the quarter.
Drums – participating brand owners
