Key Takeaways
- Cleanfarms introduces recycling of pesticide and fertilizer containers (23L and under) in Newfoundland
- Collection events scheduled across four locations from October 21 to 24
- Program complements existing Cleanfarms initiatives for unwanted pesticides and livestock medications
- Free collection bags available through local Pest Management Specialists
- Initiative aims to support proper disposal practices and reduce agricultural waste
Cleanfarms Recycling Initiative to Include Small Container Collection in Newfoundland
Cleanfarms has announced that farmers in Newfoundland will now be able to recycle empty pesticide and fertilizer containers up to 23 litres in volume. The containers must be triple-rinsed and bagged prior to drop-off. This new initiative will be integrated into Cleanfarms’ existing Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock Medications (UPLM) collection events taking place in October 2025.
Farmers interested in participating can obtain free collection bags from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Pest Management Specialists.
Cleanfarms Collection Events Scheduled Across Four Newfoundland Locations
Cleanfarms will accept eligible containers and products at designated depots between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates:
- Foxtrap – October 21
- Lethbridge – October 22
- Lewisporte – October 23
- Deer Lake – October 24
These events will collect both small containers and materials accepted under the UPLM program. The effort is intended to offer farmers a method for managing containers that might otherwise be stored or sent to landfills.
Cleanfarms Collaboration with Local Agencies Supports Implementation
Cleanfarms is working in coordination with provincial experts to bring the new collection option to the island. According to Leah Madore, Pest Management Specialist with the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, many farmers have retained their empty containers in anticipation of a recycling solution.
The expansion comes during Cleanfarms’ 15th anniversary year and adds to a series of initiatives focused on agricultural material stewardship.
Program Designed to Support Waste Reduction in Agriculture
The inclusion of small container recycling in Newfoundland is part of Cleanfarms’ broader strategy to provide farmers with options for the responsible management of agricultural waste. Held every three years, the UPLM program offers an outlet for the disposal of unwanted and obsolete products.
