Twine Collection in Alberta & Saskatchewan
In Alberta, many sites accept grain bags in addition to 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 the collection site map
In Saskatchewan, twine recycling has been added as a new pilot program as part of the Building a Zero-Plastic-Waste Strategy for Agriculture Project. This project project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP).
- View the Saskatchewan Twine recycling pilot page and the collection site map
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 clear collection bag, poke holes in the bottom to drain moisture, and secure bag closed with twine or a zip tie. Please do not knot the twine. Twine collection bags made from 90% PCR content with perforated holes in the bottom are available at no cost to producers and can be obtained from pilot collection sites and select County/MD offices. Contact your County/MD office for availability.
- Return – Return to your local pilot collection site. Please call your collection site before dropping off material to confirm hours of operation or if assistance is required.
What‘s In? What’s Out?
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FAQs
Can I use my seed or bulk tote bags as a collection bag?
Please call your collection site first. Some sites are accepting twine collected this way.
Why is net wrap not accepted?
Recycling markets are not currently available for net wrap.
If you co-mingle/mix net wrap and twine in the same collection bag, the whole bag will need to be disposed of, as it is too costly to separate them for recycling. Please ensure that you only place clean twine in a collection bag for recycling.
How do I recycle my other agricultural plastics?
Depending on the type of ag plastic, it may be collected at your municipal waste transfer site, landfill, or ag-retailer and then shipped to recycling markets. For further information, please visit our Materials at a Glance page and click on the image of material you wish to recycle. If the material you are trying to recycle is not listed with a province with program, please contact our general information line at info@cleanfarms.ca for recycling options in your area.
The pilot project is led by the multi-stakeholder Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group; funds were granted by the Government of Alberta and are administered by Alberta Beef Producers.
The Saskatchewan project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), a $50.3 million, five-year investment to help the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive.
Saskatchewan
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 clear collection bag and secure bag closed with twine or a zip tie. Please do not knot the twine. Twine collection bags made which included post-consumer recycled content with perforated holes in the bottom are available at no cost to producers and can be obtained from pilot collection sites. Contact your collection site office for availability. Producers who choose to use their own clear collection bags are asked to poke holes in the bottom to ensure proper drainage.
- Return – Please contact your local pilot collection site prior to dropping off material if unloading assistance is required and if you are unsure if you have prepared it properly.
What‘s In? What’s Out?
| What’s In | What’s Out |
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FAQs
Can I use my seed or bulk tote bags as a collection bag?
Please call your collection site first. Some sites are accepting twine collected this way.
Why is net wrap not accepted?
Recycling markets are not currently available for net wrap.
If you co-mingle/mix net wrap and twine in the same collection bag, the whole bag will need to be disposed of, as it is too costly to separate them for recycling. Please ensure that you only place clean twine in a collection bag for recycling.
How do I recycle my other agricultural plastics?
Depending on the type of ag plastic, it may be collected at your municipal waste transfer site, landfill, or ag-retailer and then shipped to recycling markets. For further information, please visit our Materials at a Glance page and click on the image of material you wish to recycle. If the material you are trying to recycle is not listed with a province with program, please contact our general information line at info@cleanfarms.ca for recycling options in your area.
View your Alberta Collection Sites in a full screen map.
View your Saskatchewan Collection Sites in a full screen map.
