Drip irrigation tape, as an essential tool for agricultural irrigation, is widely used in fields, orchards, and greenhouses. However, at the end of its lifecycle, the disposal of large quantities of discarded drip tapes has become a challenge for many farms and agricultural enterprises.

If burned or buried directly, it not only wastes resources but also causes environmental pollution. Recycling drip irrigation tape provides a viable solution to this problem, as it not only reduces the environmental impact of waste but also generates considerable economic benefits.

Why Recycle Drip Irrigation Tape?

Reducing environmental pollution

Waste drip irrigation belts are usually made of polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP), and direct disposal or incineration can produce plastic pollution or harmful gases. By recycling, it is possible to reuse used drip tape, avoiding pollution while reducing waste of resources.

Enhanced Resource Utilization

The raw material of drip irrigation belts has good renewable characteristics, through crushing, washing, granulation, and other treatment processes, the waste drip irrigation tape can be converted into recycled plastic granules for the manufacture of new products, such as pipes, packaging materials, etc.

Reducing Business Costs

For agribusinesses, establishing or participating in a drip irrigation tape recycling system can reduce the cost of raw material purchases and even create additional revenue by selling recycled plastic pellets, thus improving the economic efficiency of the enterprise.

Process Flow of Drip Irrigation Tape Recycling

Collection and Classification

After waste drip irrigation belts are centrally collected from the field, they need to be initially sorted to remove impurities such as soil and plant residues.

Crushing and Washing

The collected drip irrigation belts are fed into a shredder machine to process them into small-sized plastic chips or shreds. Then it passes through the washing equipment to remove the mud, sand, and impurities on the surface.

Pelletizing and Reuse

The crushed drip irrigation tape shreds are extruded through high-temperature melting to make recycled plastic granules. These pellets can be used directly in the manufacture of new products or supplied as raw material to plastic product companies.

Advantages of EFFICIENT Machines for Recycling Drip Irrigation Tapes

• Strong crushing performance: professional crusher ensures even crushing of drip irrigation tapes.
• Efficient cleaning capacity: equipped with multi-stage cleaning system, thoroughly removing sediment and impurities.
• High-quality granulation: the regenerated granules are of excellent quality and suitable for a variety of applications.
• Customised solutions: equipment configuration can be adjusted according to customer needs.
• Perfect after-sales service: provide installation guidance and technical support.