Cleanfarms Inc.

📢 Reminder for Nova Scotia farmers!

Want a better way to manage used bale wrap and silage plastic on your farm? Join Cleanfarms for an ag plastic compactor demonstration at Glendyer Farms Inc. on August 4 at 10:00 a.m.

This collection program for bale wrap and silage plastic is the first of its kind in Inverness County, offering farmers a new recycling option for ag plastics.

Come see the compactor in action, learn how the collection program works, and find out how you can participate.

See you there!

In 2025, Canadian farmers returned a record 2.5 million kg of pesticide and fertilizer containers under 23 L for recycling. That's a 13% increase from last year and the biggest collection total ever achieved through the program.

Thanks to strong participation across the country, more than 61 million kg of agricultural plastic containers have now been kept out of the waste stream since the program began.

Once collected, these containers are recycled into new materials such as tile drainage pipes and other ag products. Every rinsed and returned container makes a difference. This achievement reflects the commitment of farmers and partners across Canada, and we’re grateful to work alongside them to keep agricultural plastics out of the environment.

🚜🌾 Farmers, We’ve Got a Drop-Off Solution for You! 🌾🚜

The RM of Aberdeen No. 373 is stepping up to help by providing a convenient drop-off location for your rolled and secured grain bag bales.

📅 Drop-Off Dates: July 22 – August 12, 2026
📍 Location: RM of Aberdeen Office Yard
📞 Please call ahead: 306-253-4312 to ensure staff are available to assist you.

Help us maintain a clean community and make it easier to recycle grain bags this season. Spread the word to fellow farmers and neighbours!

Visiting Ag in Motion? Come chat with the Cleanfarms team at Booth AP-B10 in the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Pavilion from today to July 23rd!

Learn how agricultural recycling programs are helping keep farms clean while ensuring materials are managed responsibly. Stop by, ask questions, and discover the recycling solutions available to producers across Canada.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

As of July 1, Shane Hedderson has stepped into the role of Cleanfarms’ Executive Director, bringing years of experience working with farmers, industry partners and stewardship programs across Canada.

Shane understands the importance of practical, on-farm solutions and looks forward to continuing to build programs that support farmers and keep agricultural communities clean. 👏 Please join us in congratulating Shane on his new role!

➡️ To view the announcement: https://cleanfarms.ca/shane-hedderson-mba-appointed-cleanfarms-executive-director-effective-july-1-2026/

SK farmers! Bring in your mechanically rolled grain bags for recycling. Remove all debris beforehand & tie with baler twine. Visit csmap.cleanfarms.ca/FindMap for the opening hours of your local site before drop off & thank you for all that you do 💚

SK farmers! Bring in your mechanically rolled grain bags for recycling at your local site. Remove all debris beforehand and tie with baler twine. Please check the opening hours of your closest site before drop off: https://csmap.cleanfarms.ca/FindMap. Thank you for your dedication in keeping ag plastics out of landfill. 💚

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Today is an opportunity to celebrate the people who keep Canadian agriculture strong, especially farmers and partners taking part in agricultural plastic recycling programs. By returning every grain bag, twine bag, and container for recycling, we can make progress towards a cleaner world.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities green and have a safe and enjoyable Canada Day!

Did you know that rinsed containers = recyclable containers? Follow these three steps to make sure that your containers can be recycled:

🟢 Rinse
🟢 Remove paper booklets and place in a collection bag
🟢 Return for recycling.

Thank you for all you do to keep ag plastic out of the landfill and the environment!

SK farmers! Bring in your grain bags for recycling at a collection site. Remove all debris and securely roll them up using a mechanical roller. Be sure to tie with baler twine and return them to your local collection site. Please check the opening hours of your closest site before drop off: https://csmap.cleanfarms.ca/FindMap. Thank you for your dedication in keeping ag plastics out of landfill. 💚