In an effort to keep sprinklers out of landfills, Hunter Industries and Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply are testing a new sprinkler-recycling program in California and Texas.
“By recycling sprinklers, Ewing, Hunter and our customers can help reduce waste and create a more sustainable irrigation industry,” said Warren Gorowitz, Ewing vice president of sustainability.
“The sprinkler recycling program is exciting because it requires a combined effort across our industry to do the right thing, from improving the environmental performance of our products to lessening our collective burden on landfills,” said Jeremy Handler, manager of corporate sustainability at Hunter.
This recycling program is being offered at select Ewing locations through March 31 with hopes to expand it in the future. Most Ewing stores in Texas and California now have collection bins for used Hunter sprinklers.
All plastic Hunter rotors and spray head sprinklers will be collected, except for those with stainless steel sleeves. Reusable materials from the collected sprinklers will be reclaimed and used by Hunter to
Photo: Ewing, Hunter
