Treatment of phytosanitary packaging

Packaging processing phytosanitary products It is a matter of responsibility for all users. It is the Royal Decree 1311/2012 which gives guidelines for the proper management of packaging containing products.

We all know that the contents of the packaging are very useful as they help us to fertilise, to combat mushroomsweeds or insects. But if the application is not in the desired place and with the recommended dosage it is a polluting discharge.

The penalties for inappropriate treatment are more than €3,000.

The ministry offers a system of 1,500 collection points called SIGFITO. At these collection points, plant protection product containers can be disposed of safely, free of charge and without restriction. Some companies, including plant protection product distributors, offer a service whereby they take the containers to the collection points themselves. SIGFITO collects all types of containers – plastic, cardboard, drums, etc. They must always be empty and have been rinsed out three times. It is important to note that containers for fertilisers, fertilisers, PPE, oils or other residues from fieldwork.

Products that can be taken to collection points must have the SIGFITO LOGO printed on the label.

If you have any questions about SIGFITO, call 917 161 130 or visit www.sigfito.es.

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If your consumption of phytosanitary products is very high, you can ask for your own containers at your facility. SIGFITO is a non-profit organisation and is financed entirely by the manufacturers of plant protection products. Nearly 100% of the approved phytosanitary products are registered with SIGFITO and you can properly recycle the packaging at the collection points.