Key Takeaways
- The Government of Alberta approved a two-year extension of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program.
- Cleanfarms continues to operate the program in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG).
- More than 4.9 million kg of agricultural plastic has been recycled since 2019.
- Renewed funding supports expansion to include silage plastic and bale wrap in targeted regions.
- Program data will inform the design of a future permanent recycling system in Alberta.
Cleanfarms Continues Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! Pilot Under Renewed Funding
The Government of Alberta has renewed its funding and approved a two-year extension of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program, ensuring its continuation through 2027. Launched in 2019, the program provides Alberta farmers with practical solutions to manage used agricultural plastics, including plastic baler twine and grain bags.
The pilot was developed by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG), a coalition of recyclers, commodity groups, farmers, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. Cleanfarms operates the program in partnership with APRG, with a shared objective of advancing responsible agricultural plastics management across the province.
Program Expansion to Silage Plastic and Bale Wrap
The renewed funding will support an expansion of the program to include the collection of used silage plastic and bale wrap in targeted regions of Alberta. These materials are widely used by cow-calf operations, cattle feeders, and dairy farms.
