ETOBICOKE, Ontario, — Starting soon, British Columbia farmers in the Okanagan, Interior and Kootenay regions can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program.
Cleanfarms is operating 11 single-day collection events at local ag retailer locations, landfills and transfer stations throughout the province starting on Monday, October 21 and ending on Monday, October 28.
“Every time we’re here, farmers participate in this program because having safe, reliable ways to manage these materials is important to them. Collection events offer an opportunity for farmers to dispose of the materials that may have built up on their farms over the past few years at no charge.” says Cleanfarms’ Executive Director Barry Friesen. “It’s beneficial to our team as well, because these events allow us to connect with farmers in different regions each year and learn more about their circumstances, all while providing a service that’s valuable for them and their community as a whole.”
The crop protection industry, in partnership with the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), covers the full cost of operating the program and disposing of the materials safely.
Since the program began, more than 4.53 million kg of unwanted pesticides and 74,500 kg of obsolete farm animal (cattle, horses, goats, poultry) health medications have been collected across Canada.
Please note: the October 22 Enderby collection event is replacing the Vernon Growers Supply Co. event due to the Vernon site closure. The remaining Growers Supply Co. collection events in B.C. will be held as scheduled.
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