Grain bags have become a popular alternative for grain storage, but disposal options are limited.
As part of a one-year Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project, the Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification Boards (PCAB) started collecting grain bags and bale twine in July.
This pilot project, funded by the provincial and federal governments and PCAB, helps explore solutions to dispose of plastic grain bags and bale twine in an environmentally friendly way.
For more information
Contact the Provincial Council of Agriculture Development and Diversification Boards at 1-866-298-7222; or
Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards at (306) 691-3399; or
Wascana Upper Qu'Appelle Watersheds Association at (306) 757-1704; or
The Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.
Grain bag rollers are available to help producers roll grain bags into a compact form made easier for shipping. These rollers are located at each collection location and made available to producers. The plastic is then transported to a facility for recycling.
The one-year pilot project will involve six locations throughout the province: Estevan, Kelvington, Prince Albert, Viscount, Abbey and Unity. In addition, PCAB will be working with the Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards at their two collection sites at Moose Jaw and Milestone.
There are also other organizations helping producers recycle grain bag and bale twine collection. The Wascana Upper Qu'Appelle Watersheds Association has set up collection sites at Humboldt, Watrous and Raymore.
