E-2025-1708 - SOFT PLASTICS PROCESSING AND BUYBACK

### ♻️ Tender Overview: Soft Plastics Processing and Buyback Service The Council of the City of Sydney is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of **Soft Plastics Processing and Buyback services**. This initiative aims to manage soft plastics collected from various residential recycling programs, including the Ultimo Pop-Up, Recycle It Saturday, and the Doorstep Collection Service. ### 📋 Scope of Work & Requirements Successful service providers will be responsible for: * **Collection & Logistics:** Transporting soft plastics from designated City sites. * **Processing:** Converting collected materials into recycled products in compliance with Good Industry Practice and all applicable laws. * **Buyback Program:** Optionally manufacturing or sourcing products made from the processed soft plastics for use by the City. ### 🏢 Eligibility & Participation The City of Sydney actively encourages participation from: * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses * Local Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) * Start-ups * Social enterprises and Cooperatives ### 📅 Key Information * **Briefing:** A formal, non-recorded briefing will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 16 March 2026. * **Submission:** Interested parties must register via the Tenderlink portal to access documentation. * **Compliance:** As per the Local Government Act, the City cannot negotiate terms; all inquiries must be submitted through the Tenderlink forum prior to the closing date. **Keywords:** Soft Plastics Recycling, Waste Management, Circular Economy, Buyback Service, City of Sydney, Sustainability, Environmental Services, Procurement, First Nations Business.