The Great Twine Round-Up contest is a component of the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!‘ pilot program through which Alberta farmers recycle used plastic baler twine and grain bags. In 2025, Cleanfarms collected 752,030 kg of grain bags and 174,953 kg of twine for recycling. It is led by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG); funds were granted by the Government of Alberta and are administered by Alberta Beef Producers.

Learn more about this program: https://cleanfarms.ca/alberta-ag-plastic-recycle-it-program-details.

About APRG

APRG formed in 2016 to find solutions for agricultural plastics. It is made up of partners including commodity groups, retailers, municipalities, academic institutions, recyclers, and farmers. The group 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.