Record Year for Agricultural Plastics Recovery: Cleanfarms Posts 2025 Results

Bags of used, empty pesticide and fertilizer containers are prepared for transportation to recycling processors.

ETOBICOKE, ON | May 12, 2026 – Cleanfarms, Canada’s not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that focuses on agricultural plastics recovery and recycling, released its 2025 Annual Report today. It showcases a breakthrough year as circularity activities on the farm took another important step toward becoming embedded as common practices in Canadian agricultural operations.

The new Annual Report notes that while marking the organization’s 15th anniversary in 2025, Cleanfarms achieved several historic milestones for collection volumes. This included recycling 2.5 million kg of pesticide and fertilizer containers (a 13% increase over the previous year) and managing a new high of 1.1 million kg of small and large tote bags. Results were strong nationwide, with new collection records in Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec, supported by a combination of provincially mandated programs and industry-led voluntary initiatives. The report also highlights how Cleanfarms introduced small (under 23 L) container recycling for the first time to Newfoundland in the fall.

“This is one of Cleanfarms’ best years to date,” says Shane Hedderson, Interim Executive Director. “It reflects the growing commitment of our members, farmers and partners across Canada to make recycling a standard practice on the farm. With a continuing focus on simplifying the logistics of recycling, what was once an agricultural waste challenge has been transformed into a viable communal resource for now and the future.”

The report also showcases important partnership-focused innovations in “closed-loop” recycling, such as the development of refillable container bases made with recycled agricultural plastic.  This paves the way for future developments in high-performance, recycled agricultural packaging.

Download the 2025 Annual Report in PDF format in both official languages today at cleanfarms.ca and at agrirecup.ca.

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications, Cleanfarms
beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | (647) 557-1801

 

Cleanfarms Ushers New Era of Agricultural Circularity this Earth Day

Grain bags provide flexible storage solutions for harvested grains like corn, wheat, soybeans and pulses; then once used growers bring them to Cleanfarms collection sites, knowing they will be recycled into new products like dimensional lumber, plastic sheeGrain bags provide flexible storage solutions for harvested grains like corn, wheat, soybeans and pulses; then once used growers bring them to Cleanfarms collection sites, knowing they will be recycled into new products like dimensional lumber, plastic sheeting and agricultural fence posts.ting and agricultural fence posts.

ETOBICOKE, ON | April 22, 2026 — As Canada celebrates Earth Day 2026, Cleanfarms is ushering in a new era as a maturing, 15-year-old organization with a growing focus on finding innovative circularity solutions in Canadian agriculture.

This evolution is the direct result of transformative work started by outgoing Executive Director Barry Friesen, who retired on April 2, 2026, after a career defined by visionary leadership. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms created a comprehensive “blue box” model for Canadian agriculture, created stewardship programs across Canada and provided operational support for provinces as they implemented extended producer responsibility policies for a variety of agricultural materials.

Cleanfarms today offers ten programs that help farmers across Canada recycle and sustainably manage agricultural plastics and products that they use on their farms. In 2025, its flagship recycling program for pesticide and fertilizer containers under 23 L—which consistently achieves an incredible recovery rate that exceeds 80%—was extended to Newfoundland. Cleanfarms continues to work with its partners to find, develop and support innovative solutions to keep used agricultural plastics moving through a closed-loop system: persuasively making the case that these outputs can be seen as a resource rather than a waste.

“Recycling in this sector is hard to do, but worth it,” says Interim Executive Director Shane Hedderson. “It happens only as a result of us making very considered decisions by forming relationships with our members and partners, and working closely with Canadian farmers. That’s why on Earth Day 2026, we celebrate the Cleanfarms way of ushering in a high-value phase of stewardship in which circularity is both operationally viable and a valued component of how the entire Canadian agricultural sector works.”

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural producer responsibility organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications, Cleanfarms
beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | (647) 557-1801

Cleanfarms Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada for 2026

On-site learning & innovation opportunities are an important part of daily activities for the Cleanfarms team.

Cleanfarms is proud to announce it has been identified among the top organizations on the Best Workplaces™ in Canada list for 2026. Ranked 69th out of the top 100 in the group of companies with under 100 staff, this recognition highlights the organization’s strong commitment to its staff and reflects the positive workplace culture that supports its mission to provide sustainable solutions to farmers across the country.

The ranking is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey, which evaluates key factors such as trust in leadership, respect, camaraderie, and pride in one’s work. The results represent the experiences of more than 600,000 employees across Canada, highlighting organizations that consistently deliver inclusive, high-quality workplace environments.

For Cleanfarms, this recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of its team members working across Canada in just our third year of participating in the survey. Across the country, Cleanfarms employees play a vital role in delivering stewardship programs that recover and recycle agricultural plastics and packaging and we consistently use the feedback from survey findings to take the pulse of our workplace.

“Our people are at the core of everything we do,” said Shane Hedderson, Interim Executive Director. “This award belongs to Cleanfarms team members, whose passion and commitment drive our success every day. We’re very proud to foster a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and connected to building a healthier environment and a more sustainable future for Canadian agriculture.”

By fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that values individual contributions, Cleanfarms supports employee well‑being while building a resilient workforce aligned with its environmental and sustainability goals.

The Best Workplaces™ in Canada list is compiled by Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture. Organizations are selected based solely on employee input, making this recognition a true reflection of the employee experience.

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural producer responsibililty organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications, Cleanfarms
beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | (647) 557-1801

Cleanfarms announces retirement plan for Executive Director Barry Friesen

Cleanfarms Executive Director, Barry Friesen, will retire April 2, 2026

Cleanfarms, the national producer responsibility organization that manages agricultural waste across Canada, announced today that its founding Executive Director, Barry Friesen, will retire on April 2, 2026.

A professional engineer and respected leader in the solid waste industry, Mr. Friesen has provided visionary leadership in establishing and growing the Cleanfarms organization, which celebrated its 15th anniversary just last year.

“Barry has been more than a leader; he is a mentor, a builder and a trusted voice for this industry. Under his guidance, Cleanfarms has grown from a one‑person, one program start‑up into an industry‑leading organization that serves farmers coast to coast,” said Boyd Bergstrom, Chair of Cleanfarms Board of Directors. “His vision, integrity and commitment to building a disciplined, progressive organization with strong governance have helped Cleanfarms earn positive national and international recognition.“

Cleanfarms offers 10 programs that help farmers recycle and sustainably manage agricultural tools used on the farm. These programs are funded by the agricultural industry under the extended producer responsibility model.

In addition to permanent programs, Cleanfarms pilots introduce new approaches for emerging agricultural wastes. Under Mr. Friesen’s leadership, the focus on innovation has contributed to major achievements, including the small container recycling program, which now achieves recycling rates over 80% and a new record of collecting over 100 million kg across all programs, since program inception.

Mr. Friesen’s career spans decades of public and private service focused on advancing recycling and resource recovery. Prior to Cleanfarms, he served as Regional Vice President with Product Care Association, where he helped establish Ontario’s Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Program, as well as Director of Waste Services for the Region of Niagara. He also held senior roles with Nova Scotia’s Department of Environment, where he led the development of the province’s solid waste‑resource management strategy.

“Working with the extended Cleanfarms family has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Friesen. “I’ve had the privilege of connecting with Cleanfarms members, farmers, industry partners and with stakeholders across Canada and beyond who share a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Through it all, I’m especially proud of team we’ve built and the impacts we’ve achieved together.”

“In 2022, CropLife Canada honoured Barry with the Cam Davreux Stewardship Award for his long commitment to agricultural stewardship,” said Boyd Bergstrom. “His legacy lives on in the programs Cleanfarms delivers today and the strong foundation he leaves behind. We are deeply grateful for his many contributions and wish him the very best in retirement.”

Shane Hedderson, MBA, Cleanfarms Western Region Director steps into the role of Interim Executive Director effective Friday, April 3, 2026. Mr. Hedderson brings over 15 years of experience with Cleanfarms, managing business and international market development opportunities, supplier contracts, business development and sales as well as health, safety and environmental system implementation and management. He is available at heddersons@cleanfarms.ca | LinkedIn

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

There are Three Chances Left to Win a Prize in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest!

To enter the Great Twine Round-Up, contestants must submit a photo of their identified bag of twine at a Cleanfarms collection site on greattwineroundup.ca

Lethbridge, AB.— There are still three of four $3000 cash prizes to be won across Alberta in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up Contest! The first prize was randomly drawn on March 4 and awarded to the winner’s 4-H club, the T&M 4-H Club.

After a successful first run in 2025, which brought in over 16,000 kg of used baler twine, the Great Twine Round-Up is running again in 2026. As part of the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ pilot program led by the Alberta Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) and operated by Cleanfarms, it encourages Alberta farmers to recycle their used plastic baler twine.

“With over 660 entries in the first Great Twine Round-Up contest (2024-2025), we know Alberta farmers take pride in keeping their environment clean and the local agriculture industry sustainable,” says Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen. “Together with APRG and the government of Alberta, we’re glad to reward some of that hard work with opportunities to win cash prizes to support the community.”

With funds granted by the Government of Alberta and administered by Alberta Beef Producers, a total of $12,000 is divided into four cash prizes of $3,000. Three prizes are awarded to the winners’ respective 4-H clubs. The fourth prize category is for independent entrants, in which the winner awards its prize to an Alberta-based ag charity of its choice.

“We are happy to see Albertans of all ages working together to make a positive impact in their community by keeping used baler twine and other agricultural plastics out of the environment,” said Sophie MacKenzie, leader of the T&M 4-H Club. “We’re grateful to those who participated in the contest on behalf of our club, and to Cleanfarms and APRG for providing the opportunity in support of Alberta’s agriculture community. Together we can make a difference, one bag of twine at a time.”

APRG Chair Assar Grinde commented on the news of the first winner, saying “The level of participation we’ve seen in this contest since it began is a testament to the importance of having access to sustainable solutions in agriculture. We’re excited to see the compounding impact of the Great Twine Round-Up contest and other agricultural sustainability initiatives in Alberta.”

The contest closes on May 31, 2026 and the three remaining prizes will be drawn on June 3, 2026. Visit GreatTwineRoundUp.ca for details on how to enter today.

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About APRG

The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) formed in 2016 to find solutions for agricultural plastics. The APRG is made up of partners including commodity groups, retailers, municipalities, academic institutions, recyclers, and farmers. It is now focused on the transition of the pilot into a permanent program as well as exploring solutions for other ag plastics such as bale wrap and silage plastic. aprg.ca.

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. It has staff located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications, Cleanfarms
beverleym@cleanfarms.ca
(647) 557-1801

The Great Twine Round-Up Contest Returns to Alberta with $12,000 in Prizes

[Lethbridge, AB] – January 19, 2026 – Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one of four $3,000 cash prizes for their local 4-H club or Alberta-based ag charity of choice.

“The 2026 contest builds on the incredible momentum we saw last year, where participants successfully returned over 16,000 kg of used plastic baler twine for recycling,” said Barry Friesen, Executive Director of Cleanfarms.

“As a rancher, I know how important it is to leave the land better than we found it,” says Assar Grinde, Chair of APRG. “We were incredibly impressed by the turnout last year, and we want to keep that momentum going.”

Again this year, the challenge rewards participants for their commitment to environmental stewardship with the opportunity to give back to their communities with a total of $12,000 in cash prizes.

How to Enter:

  1. Bagclean plastic baler twine in Cleanfarms bags.
  2. Drop offat a participating Cleanfarms collection site.
  3. Submityour entry at greattwineroundup.ca

 Important Dates:

  • Early Bird Deadline: February 28, 2026
  • Final Deadline: May 31, 2026

For a full list of collection sites and contest rules, visit greattwineroundup.ca.

The Great Twine Round-Up aims to keep used agricultural baler twine out of landfills by providing a practical recycling solution that supports rural communities. The twine collected through the contest is recycled into useful new products such as car parts, greenhouse pots/trays, composite decking and dimensional lumber.

The Great Twine Round-Up is part of the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ pilot project, which is led by the multi-stakeholder Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) and operated by Cleanfarms, with funds granted by the Government of Alberta and administered by Alberta Beef Producers.

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About APRG

The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) was formed in 2017 to find solutions for agricultural plastics. The APRG is made up of representatives from producer groups, retailers, municipalities, waste commissions, academic institutions, and recyclers. It is now focused on the transition of the pilot into a permanent program as well as exploring solutions for other ag plastics such as bale wrap and silage plastic. aprg.ca.

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Media Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications (and media) | beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | 647-557-1801

Cleanfarms Adds Manitoba Producer, Agricultural Leader & Educator to its Board

Headshot of Bob Lepischak, new Cleanfarms Board Director

Cleanfarms welcomes Bob Lepischak, a Director with the Grain Growers of Canada and seasoned producer from Neepawa, Manitoba, to its Board of Directors

Etobicoke, ON – January 15, 2026 – Cleanfarms, the national organization that develops and operates environmental stewardship programs for agricultural plastics and packaging, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Lepischak to its Board of Directors. Mr. Lepischak, a grain/oilseeds and beef producer, educator and Director with the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), who joined the board in late 2025, brings a strong producer perspective and valuable governance experience from Western Canada to the Cleanfarms board.

Mr. Lepischak is a seasoned producer from Neepawa, Manitoba, who has dedicated significant time to producer advocacy and organizational governance, serving also on the boards of the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) and the Manitoba Oat Growers Association (MOGA), experience which he now brings to GGC. His deep understanding of the policy and operational issues facing cereal and oilseed farmers across Canada will be instrumental as Cleanfarms continues to expand its recycling and management programs nationwide.

“We are pleased to welcome Bob Lepischak to the Cleanfarms Board of Directors,” said Boyd Bergstrom, Cleanfarms Board Chair. “Bob’s wide-ranging expertise as a producer with experience in grain-sector policy will strengthen our work, helping us deliver accessible, producer-driven stewardship solutions for the challenges ahead.”

“Plastics are valuable in the business of farming – there’s no getting around it. And at the end of the day – when we’re finished with them, we don’t want them to go to landfills or wind up in the environment,” commented Bob Lepischak. “I’m proud to add my voice to the Cleanfarms Board on behalf of growers so we can find solutions for them – not just for today – but for years to come.”

Cleanfarms is committed to ensuring that its governance reflects the diverse needs of Canadian agriculture, from grain and oilseed production to horticulture and livestock. The organization works with its members, partners, and provincial regulators to manage agricultural waste and promote circular economy solutions across the country.

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About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Media Contact

Margot Beverley, Communications Director | beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | 647-557-1801

‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ Pilot Program Continues and Expands with Renewed Funding from the Government of Alberta

Lethbridge, AB – 15 December 2025 – The Government of Alberta has renewed its funding and approved a two-year extension for the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program. Launched in 2019, the program provides Alberta farmers with sustainable, practical solutions to manage used plastic baler twine and grain bags.

Starting in 2026, collection programs for compacted silage plastic and bale wrap will be available in select regions of Alberta as part of the expansion of the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ pilot project.

Developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG)—a coalition of recyclers, commodity groups, farmers, municipalities, and non-profits—the pilot is operated by Cleanfarms in partnership with APRG. Together, these organizations share a commitment to advancing responsible agricultural plastics management across the province.

In addition to building on established operations, the funding will support the expansion of the program to include a project aimed at collecting used silage plastic and bale wrap in targeted regions of the province.

The program is a valued service in Alberta’s agricultural community. To date, farmers have returned more than 4.9 million kg of agricultural plastic to collection sites for recycling. That’s equal to approximately 260 semi-trailers full of grain bags and 38 semi-trailers full of twine–or enough twine to wrap 1.8 million large square hay bales.

“Alberta Agriculture’s ongoing support of the pilot has allowed farmers to adopt more sustainable practices for plastic waste, while also helping to determine what an effective permanent program may look like,” says Assar Grinde, Chair of APRG. “The pilot has had great success with grain bags, and we are excited to build on the huge growth in twine collection volumes over the past year.”

The renewed funding will be used to launch the second edition of the Great Twine Round-Up; a collection contest that encourages Albertans of all ages to collect used baler twine for recycling with cash prizes awarded to local charities and 4-H clubs. In the first year of the contest, participants brought in an estimated 16,500 kg of used plastic baler twine for recycling.

It’s estimated that up to 3,350 tonnes of bale wrap and silage plastic are used by cow-calf operations, cattle feeders, and dairy farms in Alberta each year, and their inclusion will contribute to the long-term success of the province-wide recycling program. The insights gained from this endeavour will directly inform the design of a future collection system across Alberta for bale wrap and silage plastic.

“We’re proud to be working with the APRG, the Government of Alberta, Alberta Beef Producers, and all of Alberta’s hard-working ranchers and producers to continue evolving this program,” said Shane Hedderson, Cleanfarms Director of Western Canada. “As is the goal of all Cleanfarms programs, we aim to support farmers and contribute to the emerging circular economy in Alberta agriculture through this project.”

About APRG

The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) was formed in 2017 to find solutions for agricultural plastics. The APRG is made up of representatives from producer groups, retailers, municipalities, waste commissions, academic institutions, and recyclers. It is now focused on the transition of the pilot into a permanent program as well as exploring solutions for other ag plastics such as bale wrap and silage plastic. aprg.ca.

About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Media Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications | beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | (877) 622-4460 Ext. 2231

Catalyzing momentum – featured in Globe & Mail’s Next-generation Farming and Food Security Report

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Across Canada, farmers are increasingly drawn to sustainable practices to keep their land in the best possible condition. Manufacturers of agricultural plastics regard brand alignment with environmental stewardship a priority – and governments continue advancing regulations to better protect natural systems.

Visit: Catalyzing Momentum

Pilot programs allow the team to test collection solutions for newer materials like bale wrap and silage (shown here in Fraser Valley, B.C.).

Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District Renew Successful Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program Offering in British Columbia’s Peace Region

A person with a rolled grain bag

Since 2021, the Peace River Regional District and Cleanfarms pilot program has successfully diverted over 55 tonnes of used grain bags and agricultural baler twine from landfills, demonstrating the strong commitment of local farmers to environmental stewardship.

Dawson Creek, British Columbia – October 28, 2025 – Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful program to recycle used agricultural twine and grain bags (large bags used to store crops post-harvest) once they’ve been used on the farm.

Since its launch in 2021, farmers in the region have demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable waste management, diverting over 55 tonnes of these items from landfills.

“The success of this project is a direct result of the dedication shown by Peace River farmers and our project partners,” said Barry Friesen, Executive Director of Cleanfarms. “Diverting over 55 metric tonnes of grain bags and agricultural twine proves that when industry and local government provide accessible options, farmers step up for environmental stewardship.

“The Peace River Regional District is committed to keeping agricultural plastics out of our landfills. We are excited to renew this successful partnership and look forward to seeing continued high participation from our local producers,” said Leonard Hiebert, Board Chair of the PRRD.”

The PRRD has established eight dedicated collection sites and offers a grain bag roller for rent at a rate of $50 per day. To rent a roller, contact the PRRD at 250-784-3200 or via email at environmental.services@prrd.bc.ca.

To ensure grain bags can be recycled, it’s important for farmers to mechanically roll grain bags prior to drop-off. Baler twine must be placed in clear collection bags that are available at no charge at participating PRRD collection sites. Note: Net wrap is not accepted in this program.

Collection sites are:

  • Bessborough Landfill
  • Buick Creek Transfer Station
  • Cecil Lake Transfer Station
  • Chetwynd Landfill
  • North Peace Regional Landfill
  • Prespatou Transfer Station
  • Rolla Transfer Station
  • Tomslake Transfer Station

This project, along with similar initiatives in the Fraser Valley and Thompson-Nicola regions, highlights the growing momentum for agricultural recycling across the province, reinforcing British Columbia’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Learn more about the ongoing project on Cleanfarms website and the PRRD website.

 

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About Cleanfarms

Cleanfarms is an agricultural industry stewardship organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging, and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Cleanfarms.ca

 

About the Peace River Regional District (PRRD)

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is a collaborative regional government for a vast 117,300 square kilometer area in northeast British Columbia, representing over 61,000 residents and includes seven First Nations communities. Guided by an elected Board and strategic plan, the PRRD unites seven municipalities and four electoral areas (B, C, D and E) to deliver essential services such as waste management, fire protection and emergency response. The PRRD champions sustainable economic development across key sectors – including agriculture, forestry, oil and gas and tourism.

 

Media Contact

Margot Beverley, Director, Communications (and media)
beverleym@cleanfarms.ca | 647-557-1801

 

Peace River Regional District (PRRD)

Annette Andrews, Communications Manager
annette.andrews@prrd.bc.ca | 250-784-3200