We are NOT currently accepting grain bags, as we have reached our capacity.
The Conservation Learning Centre is a Cleanfarms grain bag drop off site. The CLC also has a grain bag roller available for use free of charge.
Grain Bag Recycling
Recycling grain bags at the CLC:
Grain bags that are clean, tightly rolled, and wrapped with twine may be dropped off at the CLC to be recycled. Contact the CLC by phone to schedule drop off.
For more information on the grain bag recycling program, visit the Cleanfarms website.
Follow these steps to ensure that your used grain bags can be accepted and recycled:
- Shake – Remove debris; grain bags need to be as clean as possible with care to remove as much organic material (spoilage, dirt, etc.) before or during rolling. Excessively dirty or loose/unrolled bags may be rejected, or subject to a landfill tipping fee or additional charges at drop off.
- Roll – Prepare grain bags by rolling and tying with twine. Contact the CLC collection site for information on rolling grain bags. A grain bag roller is available to borrow from the CLC free of charge. More information on the CLC’s grain bag roller can be found below.
- Return – Please contact the CLC collection site before dropping off material.
Can be recycled
- Grain bags that are rolled tightly and secured with twine
- Silage bags used to store grain that are rolled tightly and secured with twine
Can be recycled
- Grain bags that are rolled tightly and secured with twine
- Silage bags used to store grain that are rolled tightly and secured with twine
Using the CLC Grain Bag Roller:
The CLC currently has a Shamrock Grain Bag Roller available for use. There is no charge to use the grain bag roller. Please contact the CLC by phone to inquire about availability and to schedule pick-up.
All persons using the CLC’s grain bag roller must return rolled bags to the CLC collection site.
Users may have the roller for 2 days. A late penalty will be levied for late returns.
Written instructions are available for download: Grain bag roller instructions. Several instructional videos detailing the proper handling of the bags and the roller are available on YouTube:
Twine Recycling
The CLC is no longer accepting twine for recycling as of March 31, 2025. The pilot program was not renewed.
