What you can recycle
- Collection sites are located on the maps. You can also look for details on how to recycle on any of the material pages.
- In addition to permanent programs to recycle 23L, totes & drums and bags & large tote bag, and unwanted pesticides and old livestock/equine medications (on a rotating schedule), recycling opportunities for MB growers include:
- A permanent, legislated program to recycle baling twine and grain bags that came into effect in May 2021. Businesses that supply these items in MB need have obligations under the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Regulation.
- As part of the approved Cleanfarms program plan, an environmental handling fee on these products is in effect from December 1, 2021.
- A pilot program to collect seed, pesticide and inoculant bags that will continue through 2022 .
- Unwanted pesticide & livestock/animal medications locations will take place in Manitoba in the Fall of 2022. Find out what you can set aside.
Where you can recycle
Collection sites for containers up to 23L, totes & drums and bags & large tote bags
NOTE: Actual materials accepted may vary on a location-by-location basis. Please contact the location to confirm acceptability of material before dropping anything off.
Collection sites for grain bags and twine
NOTE: Actual materials accepted may vary on a location-by-location basis. Please contact the location to confirm acceptability of material before dropping anything off.
FAQs
What regulatory obligations apply to pesticide and fertilizer stewards in Manitoba?
Pesticide and fertilizer stewards are required to support a government approved program for containers (23L and under). This includes financial responsibilities. Stewards can meet their regulatory requirements through their membership in Cleanfarms.
The links below provide more details:
What regulatory obligations apply to grain bag and baler twine businesses in Manitoba?
Businesses that supply grain bags and baler twine in Manitoba are required to operate or support a government approved program for these items. This includes financial responsibilities. Stewards can meet their regulatory requirements through their membership in Cleanfarms.
The links below provide more details:
Are pesticide or fertilizer containers used on golf courses accepted?
Yes. Golf courses can drop off their empty, triple rinsed containers at any municipal collection site. Golf course superintendents are encouraged to contact us directly for more details.
What about pesticide containers used for mosquito control?
Clean, rinsed pesticide containers (classified as ‘Commercial’) that are used for insect control are part of the program. Contact Cleanfarms for assistance in recycling these containers
Resources & Regulations
- Cleanfarms’ empty pesticide and fertilizer recycling container program and grain bag and baler twine recycling program operates as one of Manitoba’s Industry Stewardship Program Plans. Cleanfarms members are able to meet their stewardship obligations under the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Regulation through their membership in the organization
- Grain bag and baler twine stewards are required to support a government approved program for these materials; this includes financial responsibilities. Stewards can meet their regulatory requirements through their membership in Cleanfarms. See: Approval letter | Industry Stewardship Program (2021 – 2026)
- Pesticide and fertilizer stewards are required to support a government approved program for containers (23L and under); this includes financial responsibilities. Stewards can meet their regulatory requirements through their membership in Cleanfarms. See: Approval letter | Industry Stewardship Program (2018 – 2023)
- The Environmental Farm Plan program, a popular assessment tool, helps highlight a farm’s environmental strengths. Find out how proper handling of farm waste fits into this in Manitoba.
Consultation
Cleanfarms conducted extensive consultations in 2020 at the request of Manitoba Conservation and Climate to help the province evaluate transitioning the government-funded ag plastics pilot projects into a permanent, industry-funded stewardship program. The consultations have wrapped up and the program is underway, with plans to reassess in 2026. Comments are always welcome.
