Pilot program to divert agricultural wrap from the landfill
Oxford County is launching a new pilot program for agricultural plastics at the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (OCWMF).
Local farmers can now dispose of agricultural plastics, including silage bags, bunker covers, bale wraps, fertilizer bags, and salt bags (black, blue, and white), for $50/tonne. All materials must be reasonably clean and free of contamination. Materials must be sorted according to type, packed in appropriate bags, and tied up. Loose and excessively dirty material will not be accepted and categorized as garbage. Unacceptable materials include net wrap and twine mesh.
Oxford County farmers generate approximately 300 tonnes of bale and silage wrap annually. As faithful stewards of the county’s valuable agricultural resources, farmers now have an environmentally-conscious and sustainable way to dispose of plastics that would otherwise end up in a burn pile or the landfill.
Oxford County will provide collection bags to area farmers free of charge, which (when full) go into a collection bin at the Waste Management Facility. The plastic material will then go to a regional vendor for end-market processing. Local farmers may request collection bags by contacting the Waste Management Facility at wastemanagement@oxfordcounty.ca or 1-800-755-0394. The agricultural wrap pilot program supports Oxford County’s Zero Waste Plan and goal of extending the landfill to the year 2100.
For more information, please visit www.wasteline.ca.
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About Oxford County
Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 130,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” As a partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is emerging as a leader in sustainable growth through the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan and County Council’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy, becoming a zero waste community and working towards zero poverty. Situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, agriculture is a key industry that is driving innovation in sustainable industries and diversifying the local economy. Oxford County offers a thriving local arts, culture and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The Oxford County Administration Building is located in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca or follow our social media sites at www.oxfordcounty.ca/social. Oxford County’s Strategic Plan is at oxfordcounty.ca/strategicplan.