Can You Recycle Baling Twine?
Yes, you can recycle baling twine with the help of a specialist recycling facility. Baler twine is made from polypropylene, a plastic recyclable material.
As twine is recyclable, it is important to ensure this is not disposed of using general waste bins. Recycled polypropylene materials can be moulded into items such as benches, picnic tables, plastic lumber, flower pots and more.
How Is Baling Twine Made?
Most modern baling twine is made from polypropylene, a durable plastic that resists weathering, UV radiation, and chemicals. It’s lightweight yet strong, making it ideal for binding bales of cardboard, hay, straw, or other materials.
Extrusion Process (For Synthetic Twine):
- Melting: Polypropylene pellets or granules are heated in an extruder until they melt and form a molten liquid.
- Extruding: The molten polypropylene is then pushed through a die, which is a plate with small holes. This forms long, thin strands or filaments of plastic, which are cooled immediately as they emerge.
- Drawing: The strands are then stretched or drawn, which aligns the polymer molecules, giving the twine its strength and flexibility.
Properties of Baling Twine
- High tensile strength
- Resistance to UV rays and weathering
- Flexible and durable
- Variety of thicknesses for different baling needs
What Is Baling Twine Used For?
Agriculture
Baling Hay and Straw: The most common use of baling twine is to bind and secure bales of hay, straw, or silage. Farmers use balers (machines that compress the material into compact bales) to create round or square bales, and baling twine holds them together for transport and storage.
Recycling
Baling Recyclables: In recycling operations, baling twine is used to bind and secure large bales of cardboard, paper, or other recyclable materials. This makes it easier to transport and store the materials before they are processed.
Packaging and Shipping
Securing Loads: Baling twine is sometimes used to tie down goods or secure items for transport, especially in situations where flexibility and strength are required.
We Provide Balers For Hire
At Collect and Recycle, we provide balers for hire, along with consumables to tie your bales. These include various sizes, offering baling functionality for a range of materials. This may be cardboard, paper, or plastic recycling.
We can also have your bales collected and recycled in large volumes. Our team collects bulk loads of bales, transporting them to licensed recycling facilities for repurposing. We can even offer rebates for large quantities of high quality materials.
