[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 […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2026-01-19 10:00:322026-01-20 19:51:14The Great Twine Round-Up Contest Returns to Alberta with $12,000 in Prizes
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 […]
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. Developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-12-15 12:07:182025-12-15 12:33:12‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It!’ Pilot Program Continues and Expands with Renewed Funding from the Government of Alberta
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
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 […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-10-28 12:15:312026-01-20 19:53:53Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District Renew Successful Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program Offering in British Columbia’s Peace Region
Etobicoke, ON, October 17, 2025 – Cleanfarms is bringing its unwanted pesticide and old livestock/equine medication (UPLM) collection program to Newfoundland from October 21 to 24, with events scheduled in Foxtrap, Lethbridge, Lewisporte, and Deer Lake. New this year, Cleanfarms will also accept triple-rinsed and bagged empty pesticide and fertilizer containers (23L and under) at these events, giving Newfoundland […]
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Winnipeg, MB, October 17, 2025 – Manitoba farmers will be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free drop-off program running from October 27 to 31, 2025. This program is part of Cleanfarms’ national initiative, supported by its crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-10-17 08:30:132026-01-20 19:55:55Manitoba Farmers: Safely Dispose of Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications This October
Kamloops, British Columbia – October 8, 2025 – Cleanfarms and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are launching a new pilot program to recycle bale wrap and silage bags and covers. This program will help divert agricultural plastics from being landfilled, and will support a more sustainable agricultural sector in this region. Funded by a four-year, […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-10-08 11:58:112026-01-20 19:57:31Cleanfarms and Thompson-Nicola Regional District Launch Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program
Lethbridge, AB, September 24, 2025 – Cleanfarms is preparing to host its 2025 fall collection events for unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock and equine medications in Northern Alberta and the Peace Region of Alberta and British Columbia. This program, free drop-off to farmers and ranchers, is funded by Cleanfarms’ crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-09-24 08:00:372026-01-20 19:58:49Northern Alberta, Alberta & British Columbia Peace Region Farmers: Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Obsolete Livestock/Equine Medications Events Starting in October
Etobicoke, ON – September 12 2025 – Cleanfarms launched its first-ever white paper, entitled: Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture—Better for Business, Better for Canada. It makes a compelling, evidence-based case for Canadian business owners in the agricultural sector to join a bold new conversation on how to transition from a “take-make-dispose” operations model and instead adopt […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-09-12 11:00:552026-01-20 19:59:45Cleanfarms Marks 15th Anniversary with White Paper on Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture
Etobicoke, ON, September 4, 2025 – Ontario farmers will have an opportunity this fall to safely dispose of unwanted and obsolete agricultural pesticides & livestock/equine medications(UPLM) through Cleanfarms periodic collection events. This program, offered at no cost to farmers, is funded by Cleanfarms’ crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI). This […]
https://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.png00adminhttps://cleanfarms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cleanfarms-logo.pngadmin2025-09-05 08:41:122026-01-20 20:00:23Ontario Farmers: Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Obsolete Livestock/Equine Medications Events Starting in September
Lethbridge, AB – August 27, 2025 – Alberta, where Cleanfarms’ small container recycling program began over 35 years ago, continues to demonstrate leadership. In 2024, the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle it!’ program delivered positive results, alongside the success of the Great Twine Round-Up Contest and with support of a new province-wide recycling awareness campaign. Alberta farmers […]
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 […]
Cleanfarms Adds Manitoba Producer, Agricultural Leader & Educator to its Board
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 […]
‘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. Developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling […]
Catalyzing momentum – featured in Globe & Mail’s Next-generation Farming and Food Security Report
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
Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District Renew Successful Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program Offering in British Columbia’s Peace Region
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 […]
Cleanfarms Brings Unwanted Pesticides & Old Livestock Medications Collection to Newfoundland, and Adds Recycling for Small Containers This October
Etobicoke, ON, October 17, 2025 – Cleanfarms is bringing its unwanted pesticide and old livestock/equine medication (UPLM) collection program to Newfoundland from October 21 to 24, with events scheduled in Foxtrap, Lethbridge, Lewisporte, and Deer Lake. New this year, Cleanfarms will also accept triple-rinsed and bagged empty pesticide and fertilizer containers (23L and under) at these events, giving Newfoundland […]
Manitoba Farmers: Safely Dispose of Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications This October
Winnipeg, MB, October 17, 2025 – Manitoba farmers will be able to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock/equine medications through Cleanfarms’ free drop-off program running from October 27 to 31, 2025. This program is part of Cleanfarms’ national initiative, supported by its crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), […]
Cleanfarms and Thompson-Nicola Regional District Launch Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program
Kamloops, British Columbia – October 8, 2025 – Cleanfarms and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) are launching a new pilot program to recycle bale wrap and silage bags and covers. This program will help divert agricultural plastics from being landfilled, and will support a more sustainable agricultural sector in this region. Funded by a four-year, […]
Northern Alberta, Alberta & British Columbia Peace Region Farmers: Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Obsolete Livestock/Equine Medications Events Starting in October
Lethbridge, AB, September 24, 2025 – Cleanfarms is preparing to host its 2025 fall collection events for unwanted agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock and equine medications in Northern Alberta and the Peace Region of Alberta and British Columbia. This program, free drop-off to farmers and ranchers, is funded by Cleanfarms’ crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal […]
Cleanfarms Marks 15th Anniversary with White Paper on Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture
Etobicoke, ON – September 12 2025 – Cleanfarms launched its first-ever white paper, entitled: Circular Economy for Canadian Agriculture—Better for Business, Better for Canada. It makes a compelling, evidence-based case for Canadian business owners in the agricultural sector to join a bold new conversation on how to transition from a “take-make-dispose” operations model and instead adopt […]
Ontario Farmers: Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides and Obsolete Livestock/Equine Medications Events Starting in September
Etobicoke, ON, September 4, 2025 – Ontario farmers will have an opportunity this fall to safely dispose of unwanted and obsolete agricultural pesticides & livestock/equine medications(UPLM) through Cleanfarms periodic collection events. This program, offered at no cost to farmers, is funded by Cleanfarms’ crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI). This […]
Cleanfarms Celebrates Alberta’s Leadership in Agricultural Recycling
Lethbridge, AB – August 27, 2025 – Alberta, where Cleanfarms’ small container recycling program began over 35 years ago, continues to demonstrate leadership. In 2024, the ‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle it!’ program delivered positive results, alongside the success of the Great Twine Round-Up Contest and with support of a new province-wide recycling awareness campaign. Alberta farmers […]