bagMUSTER recycling at Winchelsea

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Farmers and agricultural businesses can drop off eligible single-use plastic bags at Winchelsea Transfer Station for recycling through the bagMUSTER program.

bagMUSTER is an industry-led initiative that helps the agricultural industry responsibly dispose of single-use polypropylene (PP) plastic bags.

What bags can be recycled?

  • Only eligible bags can be recycled through bagMUSTER. To qualify, a bag must be made from woven polypropylene (PP), which can be recognized by its strong, woven texture like the bags below.
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    Single-use woven polypropylene (PP) bags are used for transporting: 

    • fertiliser
    • grain (excluding silo bags)
    • stock feed
    • pet food

    These bags, typically range from 25kg to over 1,200kg bulk bags.

  • Bags may be labelled with a PP5 recycling symbol
  • Bags may be labelled with bagMUSTER logo
         

How to prepare your bags for drop off:

  1. Ensure all bags are clean and dry.
  2. Before dropping them off, make sure your bags are:
  • Clean and empty: shake out all residue so bags are free from contents and contaminants such as dirt, moisture, chemical stains, mould, or product stuck to the bag surface.
  • Remove non-PP components: remove any liners or labels that are not made from PP.
  • Roll or fold: Neatly roll of fold the bags for easier transportation and storage at the collection site.

Where do I take the bags?

Winchelsea Transfer Station
55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea

Open Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday – 2pm to 4pm
P: 0400 689 496

Saturday – 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Sunday – 9.30am to 12.30pm
P: 0418 352 538

All waste disposal sites are closed on Christmas Day, but open on other public holidays that fall during their normal operating hours.

Winchelsea Transfer Station is the only bagMUSTER collection site within Surf Coast Shire.

Visit www.bagmuster.org.au to find other collection sites in the region.

Is there a cost?

Eligible plastic bags are accepted free of charge. There will be a fee for any bags that do not meet bagMUSTER eligibility (see the What bags can be recycled? section above).

Please note, the only payment methods accepted at Council’s transfer stations and landfill is EFTPOS or a valid waste voucher.

How much can I drop off?

There is no set limit, but please call Winchelsea Transfer Station if you plan to drop off large quantities so they can ensure there is space in the collection bins.

Winchelsea Transfer Station
Open Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday – 2pm to 4pm
P: 0400 689 496

Saturday – 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Sunday – 9.30am to 12.30pm
P: 0418 352 538

 

What is bagMUSTER?

bagMUSTER is an industry-led, not-for-profit initiative operated by Agsafe. Launched in early 2025, the program provides farmers and agribusiness with a simple and environmentally responsible way to recycle their used polypropylene PP bags.

Where recycling infrastructure exists, bags are recycled into new products in Australia, supporting local industry and keeping valuable materials in use.

         
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