Do you have old pesticides and animal meds gathering dust? Cleanfarms is back with its fall collection drive across four Canadian provinces. And guess what? It's entirely free!
Every fall, Cleanfarms, a national stewardship organization, hits the road, setting up collection events for unused farm products. This year, they're stopping by Quebec, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, southern Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. Want to know when they're in your area? Check out the schedule on their website.
These collection events are crucial. They ensure that harmful chemicals and meds are kept out of our environment. Farmers, by participating, are keeping these materials out of landfills and ensuring they're disposed of safely. The next chance to get rid of these products won't come again until 2026.
You're welcome to bring unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications. But there's a little checklist. Make sure they have a Pest Control Product number or a DIN, serial, or notification number on the label. Unfortunately, the program can't take everything. Things like fertilizers, aerosol containers, and needles aren't accepted. You can find a full list of what's in and what's out on Cleanfarms' site.