Empty seed and pesticide bag pilot program returns to Ontario
ETOBICOKE, ON, April 9, 2014 /CNW/ - Farmers in select regions of southwestern Ontario are being offered new options to manage their empty seed and pesticide bags this year. CleanFARMS will be operating an extended pilot project to collect and safely dispose of empty bags, at no cost to participating farmers.
This pilot is part of the agricultural industry's commitment to the responsible management of its products throughout their entire lifecycle and will help determine the feasibility of a permanent program.
"This pilot project will build on the solid agricultural stewardship programming that is already in place in Ontario and provide farmers with more options for managing packaging waste on the farm and contributing to long-term goals of keeping agricultural waste out of landfills," said Barry Friesen, general manager of CleanFARMS.
CleanFARMS will collect, transport and ensure collected bags are safely converted to energy at facilities that have extensive emission controls and meet all necessary provincial and federal approvals. Farmers can contribute to a clean and healthy environment by ensuring that empty seed and pesticide bags end up in the right place.
"Grain farmers are committed to environmental stewardship and there is definitely an appetite for this type of program in Ontario," said Henry Van Ankum, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Funding for this pilot program is provided by CropLife Canada, the Canadian Seed Trade Association, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs through the Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem.
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WHEN
May to September 2014
COLLECTION SITES
Collection sites will be located at participating retailers in southwestern Ontario. A list of participating retail collection sites can be found below and at CleanFARMS.ca.
WHAT
- Empty pesticide bags: multi-walled paper, plastic and aluminum
- Empty seed bags: multi-walled paper and polywoven plastic
How to return Bags:
- Obtain free collection bags from select agricultural retailers.
- Ensure that your seed or pesticide bags are empty.
- Place the empty bags in the collection bag.
- Return your full, tied bags to a participating retailer. Bags will be accepted free of charge and sent for safe disposal.
CleanFARMS is a not-for-profit industry stewardship organization committed to environmental responsibility through the proper management of agricultural waste. For a list of all recycling programs, visit CleanFARMS.ca.
2014 COLLECTION SITES
| City |
Location |
Phone |
| Blenheim |
Thompsons Ltd. 125 George St.
|
519-676-5446 |
| Brigden |
AGRIS Co-operative 2352 Jane St.
|
519-864-1011 |
| Brodhagen |
Hogey's Farm Supply Ltd. 6777 Perth Line 44
|
519-345-2941 |
| Cottam |
AGRIS Co-operative 8 Belle River Rd.
|
519-839-4861 |
| Chatham |
AGRIS Co-operative 335 Park Ave. East
|
519-352-0230 |
| Dutton |
AGRIS Co-operative 260 Currie Rd.
|
519-762-2836 |
| Glencoe |
AGRIS Co-operative 211 McKeller St.
|
519-287-3434 |
| Kent Bridge |
Thompsons Ltd. 23696 Kent Bridge Rd.
|
519-352-6311 |
| Leamington |
AGRIS Co-operative 702 Mersea Rd 12, RR #3
|
519-326-7700 |
| Muirkirk |
AGRIS Co-operative 20325 Duart Rd.
|
519-678-3381 |
| Petrolia |
Pioneer Representative - Tim Williams 3627 Petrolia Line
|
519-339-6866 |
| Plympton-Wyoming |
Pioneer Representative - Brian Schoonjans 5023 Douglas Line
|
519-899-2880 |
| Rodney |
Thompsons Ltd. 12098 Blacks Rd, RR 2.
|
519-785-0420 |
| Stoney Point |
AGRIS Co-operative RR #1
|
519-798-3011 |
| Thamesville |
AGRIS Co-operative 1 Priscilla St. |
519-692-3957 |
SOURCE: CleanFARMS Inc.
For media inquiries, please contact: Francine Charbonneau, [email protected], 613-230-9881
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