Soft plastics bins to return to supermarkets almost four years after REDcycle collapse

Consumers will be able to recycle their soft plastics at major supermarkets with a new national scheme back in place.

The previous soft plastics recycling scheme run by REDcycle collapsed almost four years ago, leaving behind a stockpile in warehouses.

After a successful trial, a new scheme will see plastics recycling bins placed in more than 700 Woolworths stores nationally.

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Both Coles and Aldi are also rolling out soft plastics recycling bins.

An industry task force expects to clear the last of the plastic mountain by the end of next month with new manufacturers geared to turn plastics into new products.

Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia chief executive Barry Cosier told 9News the plastics would be recycled into everyday building products and food-grade packaging.

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This includes wall panelling, benches and new packaging for bread and confectionery.

Australian Council of Recycling chief executive Suzanne Toumbourou said the organisation felt proud of the initiative to reprocess soft plastics.

"It takes a lot of grit and lot of technological prowess to be able to remake this material," Toumbourou said.

Soft plastics are not able to be thrown into a regular home recycling bin.

The Recycle Mate website or app can help households work out what can be recycled and where to take it.

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