We get asked a lot of questions about recycling. Listed below are some of the most common questions.
Q. Do I get paid for the product?
A. Recycling is all about transport efficiency. If the material is cost effective to move to Amcor, there can be a payment. Conversely there can be a charge if the material is not efficient to transport. Either way, the service will be cheaper than directing the material to waste
Q. Can you collect the recycling?
A. Yes, in most cases, Amcor can arrange. Call Amcor in your area to arrange
Q. Do I need to compact the products?
A. Ideally, this would help the transport efficiency but may not be necessary
Q. What equipment do I need?
A. There is such a broad range of equipment choices available, call Amcor for advice on the best equipment for your needs
Q. Do you sell / rent recycling equipment?
A. Yes, When available,
Q. Do you have education brochures?
A. Yes we do, reply on this website for info
Q. What happens to the product after its collected?
A. After initial processing and sorting if required, the product will be recycled by Amcor here in Australia or at a plant overseas
Q. What can I recycle?
A. Dependant on the volumes and handling, products currently collected are cardboard, Paper, Plastic, Aluminium, Steel ect. Talk to Amcor about the possibilities
Q. I hear all material collected, ends up as landfill?
A. Not so, no commercial operator would do this. There is a residue from the sorting process that can only be landfilled and occasionally there is material that is not commercially viable but, overall, material collected is recycled