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Information for database users
Last updated: 16-11-2014Due to computer maintenance, the IWRS database will be offline from 9am – 11am on Tuesday 23rd December 2014. For more information, contact the Agsafe office on 02 6230 6712 ...More >> -
drumMUSTER calls on farmers to clean up before fire season
Last updated: 14-11-2014Australia’s agvet chemical container recycling program drumMUSTER is calling on farmers in North East Victoria to clean up their properties of empty drums in the lead-up to bushfire season. drumMUSTER National Program Manager Allan McGann said stockpiles of empty containers caught in a blaze could cause potential hazards for ...More >> -
Canegrowers to be congratulated in Mackay
Last updated: 12-11-20142013/14 has been a record year for the drumMUSTER program in the Mackay area. More than 15,400 empty chemical containers were delivered by 323 growers, which is the best return rate that has ever been achieved locally. “Mackay Regional Council and CANEGROWERS Mackay are to be congratulated on the improved service and promotion...More >> -
Banana growers urged to clean up their farms
Last updated: 12-11-2014Empty agvet chemical containers can be a health hazard to both users and the environment, but a common dilemma is safely disposing of them. The Australian Banana Growers’ Council is encouraging farmers to take advantage of the drumMUSTER program to recycle their drums. With summer and cyclone season fast approaching, now is th...More >> -
New drumMUSTER site for Monash
Last updated: 12-11-2014The Riverland Resource Recovery Facility has opened its doors and is set to receive eligible, clean, empty agvet chemical containers under the drumMUSTER program. “Disposal and recycling through drumMUSTER demonstrates chemical users are acting responsibly by diverting containers that could end up in landfill,” said Nationa...More >> -
Local school partners with drumMUSTER to raise funds
Last updated: 01-10-2014The Kioma State School in Queensland has been awarded brand new footballs to recognise their achievement within the drumMUSTER program. More than 31,400 empty agvet containers have been collected by the school’s P&C Association, which offers the service in conjunction with Goondiwindi Regional Council. This accomplishment ...More >> -
drumMUSTER celebrates 24 million drums
Last updated: 15-09-2014The milestone drum was delivered to Mitiamo Football and Netball Club last month, signifying 24 million drums collected by the drumMUSTER program. “drumMUSTER provides our club with a wonderful opportunity to fundraise from outside of our community,” said committee member and volunteer Geoff Thomas. “The program allows us...More >> -
Community group kicking goals for drumMUSTER
Last updated: 08-09-2014The Dalby Rugby Union Club in Jimbour, Queensland, has been awarded brand new footballs and caps to recognise their ongoing commitment to the drumMUSTER program. More than 141,700 empty agvet containers have been collected by the club, which offers the service on behalf of Western Downs Regional Council. This is the highest tota...More >> -
DrumMUSTER and ChemClear fulfil industry QA needs
Last updated: 02-09-2014For the last 15 years, hundreds of Tasmanian horticulturalists, viticulturists and other chemical users have relied on drumMUSTER to regularly dispose of their empty chemical containers. During this time, the program has recycled over 24 million drums and continues to be the most successful agricultural recycling program in Aust...More >> -
Canegrowers to be congratulated in Mackay
Last updated: 02-09-20142013/14 has been a record year for the drumMUSTER program in the Mackay area. More than 15,400 empty chemical containers were delivered by 323 growers, which is the best return rate that has ever been achieved locally. “Mackay Regional Council and CANEGROWERS Mackay are to be congratulated on the improved service and promotion...More >>