Alberta
Twine is accepted.
Manitoba
Twine, bale wrap and silage film are accepted.
Alberta
Follow these 3 steps to ensure that your used twine can be accepted and recycled:
- Shake – Remove as much debris, snow or ice as possible. Excessively dirty twine may be rejected, or subject to a landfill tipping fee or additional charges at drop off.
- Bag – Place loose twine in a Cleanfarms recycling bag and tie bags to close. Please do not knot the twine. Cleanfarms recycling bags are available at your RM office or collection site.
- Return – Return to your local collection site. Please call your collection site before dropping off material to confirm hours of operation or if assistance is required.
In Alberta, many sites accept both grain bags and twine, under the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! program. (Note: these materials must be stored and prepared separately.) View the Grain Bag recycling page for details and collection site map
What‘s In? What’s Out?
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Alberta FAQs
Can I use my seed or bulk tote bags as a collection bag?
Yes. Please note that the bag will be inspected to ensure that only twine is brought in to a collection site.
Do all Alberta pilot sites collect grain bags along with twine?
No. Call your local site. This is a pilot program which means that we are testing out recycling markets and program logistics. Collection sites may collect grain bags only, twine only or both based on the types of farms in the region and/or resources/equipment available.
Why can’t I bring in my net wrap?
Recycling markets are not currently available for net wrap
What about other types of ag plastics? Can I bring these to a collection site?
Call your collection site first. Some sites are diverting other agricultural plastics from landfill. These practices are not separate from this government funded pilot.
Funds for the pilot project were granted by the Government of Alberta and are administered by Alberta Beef Producers.
Manitoba
Follow these 3 steps to ensure that your used twine can be accepted and recycled:
- Shake – Remove as much debris as possible.
- Bag – Ag film and twine should be rolled up to place in recycling bag. Use Cleanfarms recycling bags available at your RM office or collection site to collect your bale/silage wrap and twine; tie bags to close.
- Return – Return to your local collection site.
What‘s In & What’s Out in Manitoba
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Clean, dry & separated:
*Only large pieces of silage that are folded and secured with twine will accepted. |
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Manitoba FAQs
How is this program funded?
Manitoba Sustainable Development asked Cleanfarms to conduct consultations to help the province transitioning the government-funded ag plastics pilot projects into a permanent industry funded stewardship program. This pilot program has been funded by Manitoba Sustainable Development since 2013.
Why is this program only funded in Manitoba?
This pilot program is funded through the provincial government (Manitoba Sustainable Development) so it is region specific.
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View your Manitoba Collection Sites in a full screen map.
