Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one of four $3,000 cash prizes for their local 4-H club or Alberta-based ag charity of choice.
“The 2026 contest builds on the incredible momentum we saw last year, where participants successfully returned over 16,000 kg of used plastic baler twine for recycling,” said Barry Friesen, Executive Director of Cleanfarms.
“As a rancher, I know how important it is to leave the land better than we found it,” says Assar Grinde, Chair of APRG. “We were incredibly impressed by the turnout last year, and we want to keep that momentum going.”
Again this year, the challenge rewards participants for their commitment to environmental stewardship with the opportunity to give back to their communities with a total of $12,000 in cash prizes.
How to Enter:
- Bagclean plastic baler twine in Cleanfarms bags.
- Drop offat a participating Cleanfarms collection site.
- Submityour entry at greattwineroundup.ca
Important Dates:
- Early Bird Deadline: February 28, 2026
- Final Deadline: May 31, 2026
For a full list of collection sites and contest rules, visit greattwineroundup.ca.
The Great Twine Round-Up aims to keep used agricultural baler twine out of landfills by providing a practical recycling solution that supports rural communities. The twine collected through the contest is recycled into useful new products such as car parts, greenhouse pots/trays, composite decking and dimensional lumber.
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