What you can recycle
- Collection sites are located on the map. You can also look for details on how to recycle on any of the material pages
- Unwanted pesticides & livestock/animal medications collection will take place in 2026 in Southern Saskatchewan and in 2027 in Northern Saskatchewan. Find out what you can set aside
FAQs
What does Cleanfarms do to ensure the plastic recycled through its programs is managed safely?
Cleanfarms has visited all of the recycling facilities it uses across North America to ensure adherence to environmental and human health and safety standards.
Why don’t I get the grain bag EHF back? What is it used for?
The EHF is non-refundable. There is a cost to recycling these 300+ lb, single-use bags. The EHF covers operational costs involved with collecting and transporting these bags to end markets along with administration costs. Learn more here.
Can I recycle my seed, pesticide or inoculant bags?
This is now a permanent across the prairies. Return bagged empty small bags or bundles of empty bulk bags to your local ag-retailer.
I have a large volume of grain bags (50+) on my farm that I’d like to recycle. What do you suggest?
Call us at 306-341-4460 before dropping off your grain bags. We can provide some tips to ensure efficient drop off and recyclability.
How many grain bags are recovered in Saskatchewan?
Over 10 million kilograms of grain bags have been recycled from the Saskatchewan through this program since 2018.
Resources & Regulations
- Cleanfarms’ grain bag recycling program is an approved Product Stewardship Program under The Agricultural Packaging Product Waste Stewardship Regulation. This means that grain bag first sellers can meet their regulatory obligations through membership in Cleanfarms.
- Thanks to the leadership of the plant science and animal health medication industries, Cleanfarms’ programs for empty containers and unwanted/outdated products are implemented on a voluntary basis in Saskatchewan.
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is a five-year $485-million investment by federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture.
- Cleanfarms developed “A snapshot of EPR obligations on ag plastics” to provide industry (brand owners, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors) with a summary of where regulated extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations are in place for different types of ag plastic.
