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FOR MORE INFORMATION 1800 008 707 WWW.DRUMMUSTER.ORG.AU FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Factsheet The ABCs for your IBCs drumMUSTER does not accept bulk containers for recycling, the program can only accept containers between 1-205L. However, the good news is the return, reconditioning and recycling of most IBCs is managed by a number of proprietary programs. How do you return bulk agvet chemical storage containers? As more resellers turn to using Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for their customers’ agvet chemical needs, many are still unsure about the right way to return IBCs once they’ve been used. The return process can be confusing, especially with multiple manufacturers of IBCs with different return policies. Agsafe has prepared a quick and easy guide that may assist users on how to send IBCs back for recycling or reuse. Schutz Australia Schutz Australia has a ticket service where resellers or users register their empty containers for collection and reconditioning. When an IBC is returned by the customer, stores can contact Schutz to arrange a collection. Stores must have a minimum of 4 IBCs on hand. Schutz will collect from distributors within 10 working days of collection booking. Conditions apply: details of the collection conditions are on the container (see pic below). To request an IBC collection, visit www.schuetz-packaging.net or phone: 03 9360 9291. VIP Packaging VIP Packaging will retrieve a minimum of 4 IBCs from premises. All herbicide, pesticide and fungicide IBCs should be empty (less than 1% or 10L) and free from outside contamination. Details of conditions are attached to VIP containers (see below). To book a collection, visit www.vippackaging.com.au and download the IBC Collection Request Form, or phone: 03 8676 4949. Tank Management Services Tank Management Services (TMS) provide a collection service for IBCs in the Eastern States (NSW, QLD & VIC). The following conditions apply: Containers must be empty. All collections subject to prior approval from TMS. Visit www.tankmanagement.com.au to view the T&Cs. To arrange a collection, phone 1800 333 124 or visit the TMS website for more information.
