Indonesia West Java, Agricultural Plastic WastePlastic Recycling Machine, Cost-Effective Successful Case
Background: Ms. Lina, a 36-year-old college graduate, runs an agricultural plastic recycling cooperative in Cirebon, West Java. As a major agricultural region in Indonesia, West Java generates massive amounts of agricultural plastic waste (such as greenhouse films and fertilizer bags) each year—most of which is discarded, causing environmental pollution. Ms. Lina founded the cooperative in 2021 to help local farmers dispose of agricultural plastic waste and create additional income streams. Initially, the cooperative relied on manual processing, which was inefficient and unable to meet growing demand—so she needed a cost-effective Plastic Recycling Machine suitable for agricultural plastic waste.
Plastic Recycling Machine
The Challenge: Ms. Lina’s cooperative faced several key challenges. First, agricultural plastic waste is often contaminated with soil and moisture (moisture content up to 15%), and her manual cleaning process could not effectively remove impurities, leading to low-quality recycled materials. Second, the cooperative had a limited budget, so she needed an affordable Plastic Recycling Machine that did not compromise on quality. Third, local farmers lacked professional knowledge of plastic recycling, so the equipment needed to be easy to operate. Additionally, West Java’s rural areas have unstable electricity supply, so the equipment needed to be energy-efficient and capable of operating with slight voltage fluctuations. She contacted several suppliers but found most models were either too expensive or not suited for agricultural plastic waste.
The Solution: We provided a TL-500 Plastic Recycling Machine tailored to West Java’s agricultural plastic waste and the cooperative’s budget: •A multi-stage cleaning system (brush cleaning + high-pressure washing), which effectively removes soil and impurities from agricultural plastic waste and reduces moisture content to below 3%. •An energy-efficient motor with a voltage stabilization function, adapting to West Java’s unstable rural electricity supply and consuming only 55 kWh per ton of plastic. •A simplified operation panel with clear instructions in both Indonesian and English, allowing farmers to master operation in just 1 day. •A cost-effective design—30% cheaper than imported models—with a 1-year warranty and free spare parts for 6 months. •A mobile design, enabling the equipment to be moved to different villages for on-site recycling, reducing transportation costs for farmers. Our team trained 15 local farmers on operation and plastic waste sorting, and provided a long-term technical support plan to ensure the cooperative could operate the equipment smoothly.
Plastic Recycling Machine
The Results: Since the Plastic Recycling Machine was put into use, the cooperative has achieved remarkable results: 1. Daily processing capacity increased from 2 tons (manual) to 7 tons, reducing processing time by 71%. 2. Recycled material quality improved significantly, with purity reaching 97%, allowing the cooperative to sell granules at 5,500 IDR/kg and generate monthly income of 8,250,000 IDR. 3. The voltage stabilization function ensured stable operation even with electricity fluctuations, reducing downtime by 90%. 4. Local farmers can now sell their agricultural plastic waste to the cooperative for 1,200 IDR/kg, increasing their average monthly income by 1,500,000 IDR. “This equipment is cost-effective and easy to operate; it not only helps us solve agricultural plastic pollution but also brings income to local farmers. It’s the best investment for our cooperative,” Ms. Lina said.
FAQ: Q1: Can this Plastic Recycling Machine process agricultural plastic waste with soil and moisture? A1: Yes, its multi-stage cleaning system removes soil and reduces moisture content to below 3%, ensuring high-quality recycled materials. Q2: Is it suitable for rural areas with unstable electricity? A2: Yes, its voltage stabilization function can adapt to ±10% voltage fluctuations, ensuring stable operation. Q3: How much does it cost, and is there after-sales support? A3: It is 30% cheaper than imported models, with a 1-year warranty and free spare parts for 6 months, plus our after-sales team provides on-site service in West Java.
If you run an agricultural cooperative in West Java and want to recycle agricultural plastic waste, share your needs in the comments!
