Mildura Rural City Council is an official participant in the free bagMUSTER program, an initiative aimed at helping the agricultural industry recycle single-use polypropylene (PP) plastic bags.
bagMUSTER was launched in early 2025 by Agsafe, a not-for-profit industry-led product stewardship program.
Mildura landfill and the Lake Cullulleraine, Nangiloc and Werrimull transfer stations are now accepting eligible PP bags for recycling, making it easier for local farmers and growers to contribute to a sustainable future.
Jodi Ewings, Councillor for Environmental and Sustainability at Mildura Rural City Council said the program provides a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of single-use PP bags commonly used for products such as fertiliser, seed, grain, stock feed and pet food.
“By recycling these bags, we can prevent plastic waste from entering landfills and promote a cleaner environment,” said Ewings.
bagMUSTER currently operates across western Victoria, with partner sites selected for their established recycling infrastructure. Organisers are preparing to expand the program into other states.
Those interested in using the program must visit the bagMUSTER website to register bags and locate a collection site.
For more information, visit: www.bagmuster.org.au/
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