Council recycling
Some local councils also accept Woven PP bags (#5 plastic) through kerbside or transfer station recycling. Check with your local council to confirm whether #5 plastic is accepted in your area.
Milligans and Agrecovery
Taking Responsibility After The Sale
Milligans Feeds is a founding member of the Agrecovery Small Bags Product Stewardship Scheme — one of a small number of manufacturers in New Zealand.
That's not something every brand in this market can say. Many manufacturers sell product in bags that end up in landfill or burned on farm because they haven't taken responsibility for what happens after the sale. We took a different view. We fund it through a levy on our products, and we think that's the right thing to do.
Agrecovery is New Zealand's only government-accredited scheme for recycling farm plastics, with over 200 collection sites nationwide. It's free to use, and all plastic collected is recycled back into the circular economy.
When you buy Milligans, part of what you're paying for is a product that can be disposed of responsibly, at no extra cost to you.
#5
Woven PP plastic accepted through the Small Bags Scheme.
200+
Collection sites nationwide through Agrecovery.
Free
No extra cost to recycle eligible Milligans bags.
How To Recycle
Recycle Your Milligans Bags
Follow these steps to recycle empty Milligans bags through Agrecovery.
Register for a free Agrecovery account at agrecovery.co.nz or call 0800 247 326.
Order your free purple Woven PP liner.
Shake bags clean — remove all residue before packing.
Pack empty bags into your liner. Each liner fits approximately 60–75 bags.
Seal with the coded zip tie provided.
Store in a dry, shaded location and drop off within 6 months.
Take your full liner to your nearest Agrecovery collection site.
Find your nearest drop-off point at agrecovery.co.nz.
Important Notes
Before You Drop Off
Bag preparation
Bags must be shaken clean before recycling — bags with excess residue cannot be accepted. Do not mix bag types in the same liner.