At Melbourne City Rubbish, we’re excited to share that we’ve joined forces with ReCircle to tackle one of the most challenging types of commercial waste: soft plastics such as commercial quantities of shrink wrap, pallet wrap, and LDPE packaging.
These lightweight plastics are a major contributor to landfill because recycling options have been limited or unreliable for a long time now. This new partnership allows us to change that.
By combining our collection and waste handling expertise with ReCircle’s advanced processing capabilities, we can offer Melbourne businesses a simple, transparent, and sustainable way to recycle these materials.
Our goal is to make responsible waste management practical for every business.
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Why soft plastic recycling matters
Soft plastics are common across almost every commercial and industrial sector. Pallet wrap, shrink film, and protective packaging are used daily to transport and protect products. While essential, these materials often end up in general waste because they’re not accepted in most traditional recycling streams.
Our collaboration with ReCircle provides a clear solution to this problem. We collect soft plastics directly from businesses, consolidate the material, and ensure it’s delivered to ReCircle’s facilities where it’s recycled into usable products. It’s a practical and traceable system that gives businesses real control over their environmental impact.
How the collection and recycling process works
We’ve designed our soft plastic recycling service to be as seamless as possible. Melbourne City Rubbish provides scheduled collections for LDPE plastics directly from commercial sites, including warehouses, logistics hubs, offices, and retail facilities.
Once collected, our team sorts and prepares the material for processing. ReCircle then uses advanced recycling technology to convert the soft plastics into high-quality raw materials that can be repurposed into new products.
This collaboration allows each partner to focus on what they do best. We manage on-the-ground logistics, reliable collections, and client support, while ReCircle delivers the technical processing that turns waste into valuable resources.
Types of soft plastics we can collect
Our program focuses on LDPE plastics commonly found in commercial operations, including:
- Shrink wrap from pallets and packaging
- Stretch film and pallet wrap
- Bubble wrap and clear protective sheeting
- Clean delivery bags and plastic liners
- Other clean, uncontaminated LDPE materials.
To ensure the best recycling results, materials need to be kept clean and free of contaminants like food, tape, or labels. We can help your team establish simple separation practices to make the process smooth and efficient.
The advantages for Melbourne businesses
Joining this soft plastic recycling program is about more than just good waste management. It’s an opportunity to reduce landfill, cut disposal costs, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability.
Melbourne City Rubbish offers flexible and reliable collection services that fit around your existing operations. By diverting soft plastics from landfill, your business can reduce general waste volumes and meet sustainability and ESG objectives more effectively.
Another important benefit is transparency. All collected material is recycled here in Australia through ReCircle’s local facilities. There’s no exporting, stockpiling, or uncertainty — just clear, measurable outcomes.
Start recycling your soft plastics with us
We’re proud to be partnering with ReCircle to make soft plastic recycling more accessible for businesses across Melbourne. Whether your operations involve large volumes of pallet wrap or smaller amounts of packaging film, we can help you design a tailored collection program that works for your site.
