Responsibly dispose of agricultural plastic bags with bagMUSTER

Welcome to bagMUSTER, an industry-led, not-for-profit program dedicated to addressing single-use plastic bag waste in Australian agriculture. Operated by Agsafe, bagMUSTER offers a structured, sustainable solution for collecting and recycling agricultural plastic bags, specifically single-use polypropylene (PP) bags used for fertilisers, seeds, grain, stock feed, and pet food. Our mission is to promote responsible waste disposal, reduce on-farm plastic waste, and support product stewardship across the agricultural community.

bagMUSTER officially launched in early 2025, with collection sites across Western Victoria selected for their established recycling infrastructure. This ensures that 100% of collected bags are responsibly recycled right here in Australia, creating a genuine circular economy solution for agricultural plastics.

As bagMUSTER continues to grow, we are preparing for Phase 2, which will see the program expand into other states. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards nationwide access to sustainable agricultural plastic recycling.

How the program works

Participating in bagMUSTER is straightforward and designed to make the recycling process easy and accessible for farmers and growers across Australia. Here’s how it works.

Purchase bags

Farmers and growers purchase eligible bags from participating retailers. Only bags sold through participating retailers and purchased after 1 October 2024 are eligible for recycling through bagMUSTER.

Prepare bags

Before recycling, ensure all bags are clean, empty, and free of non-PP liners. Bags should be shaken out, liners removed, and neatly folded, rolled to make them easier to handle.

Collect and store

After using the contents of the bags, you should collect and store the empty bags until you are ready to recycle them. Bags should be kept dry and stored in a sheltered area to prevent contamination by mud, water, or other materials.

Drop off

Take your registered bags to your nearest bagMUSTER collection site. Upon arrival, present your registration confirmation to complete the process.

When you're ready to recycle, visit our registration page to register the bags you wish to recycle. Registration is essential for tracking each bag's lifecycle and provides compliance certificates to support end-users' QA programs.

Processed and recycled

The bags are then sent for recycling, ensuring that they are responsibly processed and repurposed into new products.

Become a bagMUSTER partner

The agricultural industry is ready for change, and we’re inviting forward-thinking retailers and manufacturers to lead the way with us. Joining bagMUSTER means being part of Australia’s first industry-led, not-for-profit collection and recycling program for soft plastic agricultural input bags.

Even if we’re not yet operating in your area, joining now helps drive demand and expansion plans, ensuring we can reach more regions across Australia in the future.

Why become a bagMUSTER partner?

Support sustainability goals

By partnering with bagMUSTER, you actively contribute to reducing plastic waste on Australian farms. The program ensures that 100% of eligible bags collected are recycled in Australia, advancing sustainability goals and supporting a circular economy within the agricultural sector.

Enhance brand reputation

Aligning with bagMUSTER allows partners to demonstrate leadership in sustainability. Customers increasingly value businesses that prioritise environmental responsibility, and your participation in this industry-led initiative reinforces your commitment to a cleaner, greener future.

Meet regulatory expectations

With increasing regulations around plastic waste and sustainability reporting, partnering with bagMUSTER helps businesses stay ahead of compliance requirements. Transparent tracking and reporting make it easier for partners to meet environmental obligations.

Help drive national expansion

Your partnership helps expand bagMUSTER’s reach, ensuring more collection sites can be established across Australia. Demand for the program influences rollout plans, making early participation vital in shaping its future.

Provide a valuable service to customers

Participating retailers offer customers an easy and responsible way to recycle their single-use polypropylene (PP) bags, including those used for fertilisers, seeds, grain, stock feed, and pet food. By facilitating recycling, you enhance customer service while promoting sustainable practices.

Help drive national expansion

Access marketing and communication resources

bagMUSTER partners benefit from a suite of promotional materials, including media kits, posters, and social media templates, making it easy to communicate program participation and educate customers.

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