AG Plastic Recycling Pots/Trays Drip Tube LDPE Film

1. AG Plastic Recycling Pots/Trays Drip Tube LDPE Film Igor Beylin Universal Commodity Services, Inc

2. The Problem? • Plastic waste is produced on farms • Disposal is costly to bottom line & environment • Small quantities produced in widespread areas • No consolidation centers to accept scrap • Lack of information (specifications/guidelines) • Little recycling effort state-wide

3. The Solution!!! • Develop a state-wide recycling program • Set up consolidation centers at • Existing recyclers • Large Farms • Publish guides/specification for recycling • Provide guidance and necessary equipment • Make customer service available • Arrange for pick-ups of large quantities • Offer buy-back pricing where possible

4. HDPE & PP Flower Pots Handling Guidelines: • Nest only when dry • Shake out prior to nesting • Stage nested post securelyon pallets or wooden racks *8 Ft Tall with stretch wrap around nested pots Contamination: 5% surface dirt & moisture will be tolerated Less Than Truckloads: Deliver to consolidation center Truckload Quantities:20,000 - 25,000 lbs /53’ Trailer Rebate:Available on truckload quantities prepared this way. *Call for quote on full truckload quantities

5. HDPE & PP Flower Pots

6. HDPE & PP Flower Pots

7. HDPE & PP Flower Pots Large Pots Nested On Pallet Smaller Pots Nested On Pallet With Supports Pots Dry & Shaken Out

8. HDPE & PP Flower Pots Small Pots Nested & Laid Horizontally On Wooden Rack (Front View) Rear View

9. HDPE & PP Flower Pots Pots Nested in Wooden Rack Rear View

10. Staged Pallets

11. HIPS Trays Handling Guidelines: (Same As Flower Pots) • Nest only when dry • Shake out prior to nesting • Stage nested post securelyon pallets or wooden racks *8 Ft Tall with stretch wrap around nested pots Contamination: 5% surface dirt & moisture will be tolerated Less Than Truckloads: Deliver to consolidation center Truckload Quantities:20,000 - 25,000 lbs /53’ Trailer Rebate:Available on truckload quantities prepared this way. *Call for quote on full truckload quantities

12. HIPS Trays Large Trays Nested On Pallet Trays Dry & Shaken Out

13. HIPS Trays

14. HIPS Trays

15. Staged Pallets

16. LDPE Nursery Film - Clear/White Handling Guidelines: • Take down during a period of dry weather • Keep from contacting the ground/dirt • Bale & store on pallets, preferably under a tarp • Bales of film should be dropped off at consolidation centers *Large quantity suppliers may get free pick-ups, call for details If no baler available • Film should be rolled up and tied off into easy to handle bundles/hay bales • Bundles of film should be dropped off at consolidation centers • Use wooden racks if small quantities are loose or to store bundles Contamination: 5% surface dirt & moisture will be tolerated Less Than Truckloads: Deliver to consolidation center Truckload Quantities:40,000 - 44,000 lbs/40’ High Cube *Call for quote on full truckload quantities

17. LDPE Nursery Film LDPE Film Removed From Hoop Houses & Bundled Up Avoid keeping film on dirt, use pallets or lay down a tarp to keep scrap clean

18. LDPE Nursery Film LDPE Film In Racks Nursery Film Bale On Pallet

19. LDPE Nursery Film Bales Nursery Film Bales Loaded On 53’ Dry Van Nursery Film Bales On Pallets Loaded On Flatbed

20. LDPE Nursery Film Hay Bales

21. Equipment Options Nursery Film Mobile Baler (Tiger Baler) • Produces tight/clean balessuitable for recycling. • Portable - Connects to a pick-up truck or in the field to a 70-hp tractor. • Efficient – Usually 2-3 people can bale a whole nursery in days • Highly durable - Made in the USA with quality parts

22. HDPE Drip Tube Handling Guidelines: • Remove during a period of dry weather • Bale if possible & store on pallets • Roll up into bundles if no baler • Deliver to consolidation center with other AG Plastic Scrap Contamination: 5% surface dirt & moisture will be tolerated Less Than Truckloads: Deliver to consolidation center Truckload Quantities:40,000 - 44,000 lbs/40’ High Cube Rebate:Available on truckload quantities prepared this way. *Call for quote on full truckload quantities

23. HDPE Drip Tube (Loose)

24. HDPE Drip Tube (Baled)

25. Equipment Options Drip Tube Retriever • Flow regulator for speed control • Platform for worker • Powered by tractor’s hydraulic system

26. NC-ARP Options Option 1 – Less Than Truckload Quantities: • Collect AG Plastics as per specifications/guidelines • Deliver to local consolidation center Option 2 – Truckload Quantities: • Collect AG Plastics as per specifications/guidelines • Stage material until you have 26 pallets of Pots/Trays • Take pictures and email them to UCS for a buy-back quote: ib@ucsincny.com *Do not call the local collection center • UCS arranges transportation Option 3 – Become a collection center: • Collect AG Plastics from your own operation and from neighbors • Call to discuss terms/pricing: Igor Beylin (704) 690-9668

27. Any Questions? Please Take A Hand-Out With Recycling Guidelines/Specifications On Your Way Out Thank You For Coming!

28. Thank You!!! Universal Commodity Services, Inc AG Plastic Recycling Igor Beylin (704) 698-5186 ibeylin@ucsincny.com