Opal Paper & Recycling produces more than 400,000 tonnes of high quality, 100% recycled paper every year. This paper is then converted into corrugated board through the Opal network and by customers in North America and South East Asia.
This modern manufacturing facility is located in Botany, New South Wales, where paper has been produced since 1902. The most recent production line was commissioned in 2012, replacing the previous generation of machines and is now recognised as an industry benchmark for containerboard manufacturing.
The Botany Mill offers a range of recycling services including collections, equipment supply & servicing, staff education and training, account management and reporting to cater for a wide range of businesses, from small to medium enterprises through to large supermarkets chains.
Opal Paper and Recycling is one of Australia’s largest cardboard recycling operations collecting approximately 500,000 tonnes of mostly Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) annually which is used to produce 100% recycled paper.
As one of Australia’s leading packaging and recycling companies, Opal is committed to improving environmental and sustainability outcomes.
The B9 paper machine running at Botany Mill is the most sophisticated paper machine of its kind in Australasia. Measuring more than 330 metres long and 22 metres high, it runs at speeds of up to 180 kilometres per hour. See for yourself in this video.
Composting is another form of recycling, using paper crumble to create nutrient-rich compost that supports soils and thriving farmland. See how we’re working with SoilRegen to give paper crumble a second life, helping to improve soil and supporting healthy paddocks.
Opal Paper & Recycling staff at Botany Mill participate in Business Clean Up Australia Day. Every year, a dedicated team help clean up Purcell Park, which is a community park owned by Botany Mill and run by the local council. Sustainability is central to how we at Opal operates.
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Contributing to a sustainable future is easy. Download our cardboard recycling drop-off guide to get started. Only at Botany Mill.
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