It’s not quite boat season, but it is time to plan on what to do with that shrink-wrap from winterizing the boat. There’s a way to keep that plastic out of landfills, but it takes some planning.
There is a program being sponsored by several state agencies and charities where boat owners can recycle all that shrink-wrap. All they have to do is purchase a special bag and register for the program.
The bags cost $7 from the vendor, Dr. Shrink. The price includes collection, transportation, baling, and recycling the shrink-wrap material. The recycled shrink-wrap can be made into things like composite decking, instead of staying in a landfill for 450 years.
Once boat owners or marinas get the bags, they can remove the wrap and place it in the bags and deliver it to a registered drop-off location.
Purchase your recycling bag(s) for $7 at Dr. Shrink. This is a one-time fee that includes the cost to collect, transport, bale and recycle.
Register for the program. The form for both individuals and businesses.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
