 winter boat storage (photo from Sea Grant) |
a news release of Michigan Sea Grant
This program provides boaters and marina operators with a cost-effective, environmentally friendly option for disposal of shrink-wrap.
Shrink-wrap (Low-Density Polyethylene or LDPE) is commonly used for protecting recreational boats from snow, ice, water and debris when stored outside during the winter. In the shrink-wrapping process, plastic is draped over the boat, secured by strapping and heated to provide a rigid plastic surface, thereby providing a protective covering strong enough to hold the weight of snow and ice and protecting the boat from the elements. In the spring, shrink-wrap is removed and often ends up in landfills.
Proper preparation and storage of shrink-wrap is key to preventing problems with recycling machinery that shreds the plastic.
- Step one: Remove strapping, lumber, nails, zippers and vents before packaging shrink-wrap for recycling. The doors and vents may be reusable next year.
- Step two: Keep the shrink-wrap as clean as possible, free from gravel and sand.
- Step three: Roll or bag the shrink-wrap, depending on your local program’s requirements.
Bay Area Recycling for Charities and Dr. Shrink, Inc. have partnered to assist businesses in the Lower Peninsula in recycling shrink-wrap by creating an annual recycling run. Participants may enroll in the program by completing a Michigan Recycling Run 2011 form.
Many counties in Michigan provide shrink-wrap recycling services. Contact your county’s waste management program to see if a program is available. Emmet and Washtenau Counties are known to take this product.
See Shrink Wrap Recycling Video
See Enrollment Form
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