Where to recycle soft plastic
Q. Where can I recycle soft / flexible plastic?
A. In Australia ….
Check out our Australian interactive map showing all types of soft plastic collection points
Kerbside collection of soft plastic – council pilots exist in the following areas
- Macedon Ranges Shire Council – Registration link here
- Albury and Wodonga Councils – Halve Waste registration link here
- Alpine Shire Council – Halve Waste registration link here
- Indigo Shire Council – Halve Waste registration link here
- Ballarat City Council – Registration link here
- City of Adelaide – Curby registration link here
- City of Charles Sturt – Contact council for registration
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield – Registration link here
Soft plastic recycling centres – find one using recyclingnearyou.com.au or your local council waste recovery centre.
RecycleSmart come to your door and collect your soft plastics for recycling. Visit recyclesmart.com for more information.
Companies like TerraCycle sell collection boxes for soft plastics that you fill and post back for recycling.
Q. Where can I recycle soft plastics in Australia?
A. Soft plastics cannot be placed in household kerbside recycling bins in Australia. However, many major supermarkets offer in-store soft plastic recycling drop-off points, where items such as plastic bags, bread bags, and soft packaging can be returned clean and dry.
Recycling options and accepted materials can vary by location, and some councils also run trial or specialist collection programs. To find the most up-to-date recycling options in your area, visit Soft Plastic Collection Points Here.
Q. What can I recycle with the Shrinker?
A. It’s more than just fruit and vegetable bags! The Shrinker can compact a wide range of clean soft plastics, including bread bags, food wrappers, and plastic film packaging. Click here for a detailed list of what typically can and can’t be recycled click here.
Q. What is the Shrinker made of? Is it recycled plastic?
A. The Shrinker is made from 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene. Each unit gives new life to recycled materials and helps reduce the amount of plastic waste going to landfill.
Q. How big is the Shrinker, and will it fit under the sink?
A. The Shrinker is about 220mm high and 113mm in diameter — perfectly sized to fit under most sinks or inside cupboards. Although we encourage keeping it visible to make collecting soft plastic effortless!
Q. How much soft plastic fits into the Shrinker?
A. Great question! According to our customers, the Shrinker typically holds one to two weeks’ worth of soft plastic waste. Of course, it depends on your household size and shopping habits — but most people are amazed at how much it fits despite its compact design.
Q. What colour is the Shrinker?
A. The Shrinker is a natural light grey — the result of the mix of recycled plastics used to make it. We don’t dye the plastic, giving each batch its own authentic tone. Some Shrinkers may appear lighter or darker depending on the recycled material used.
Q. Is it important that the plastic is clean and free from residue before I compact it in the Shrinker?
A. Yes, please remove as much product residue as possible. For items like meat packaging, simply rinse and dry them before placing into the Shrinker. This keeps your recycling clean, odour-free, and easy to handle.
