Programs & Events
Unwanted Pesticides & Animal Meds Collections
- Province-wide collections took place the fall of 2019 for Ontario & Northern Ontario
- Find out what unwanted pesticide & animal meds you can set aside to recycle for future events.
FAQ
I want to learn more about non-nutrient ag waste in ON - are there any good resources?
Absolutely! Check out Cleanfarms Ontario guide (2012) and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) resources
Are needles/sharps accepted as part of the unwanted pesticides & animal medications collection program?
No. Contact your veterinarian, local pharmacy, or grower group to find out what options might be available in your area.
Can I drop off my feed bags through the seed/pesticide bag program?
No. Feed bags are not part of this program.
Resources & Regulations
The Environmental Farm Plan program, a popular assessment tool, helps highlight a farm’s environmental strengths. Click the links below to find out how proper handling of farm waste fits in.
- Collection sites: please make note of requirements in Regulation 347, Waste Management
- Cleanfarms contributed to the following government consultations: Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan and the Discussion Paper on Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities.
