Farmers in Quebec readying for collection of pesticides and livestock/equine medications this Fall

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers across Quebec are getting ready to participate this Fall in AgriRÉCUP’s longest running, well-loved environmental stewardship initiative: the Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program.

Operating on a rotating three-year schedule, this AgriRÉCUP program helps farmers protect their land and communities by accepting unwanted commercial-class pesticides and expired livestock/equine medications for safe disposal, free of charge. New in 2026 and only in Quebec farmers can also turn into expired treated seeds as well.

This year, there are twenty-two single-day collection events across Quebec from September 21 to October 8, operating from 9AM to 4PM. For added convenience in more remote regions, there are also three-week collection events in nine locations, including Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and Gaspésie–Les Îles, and others (dates and hours vary. See below for complete details, also available at AgriRÉCUP.ca).

See full list of collection event locations below.

“Farmers appreciate this program,” says UPLM Program Coordinator Heather Bradley. “During the last UPLM collection held in Quebec, AgriRÉCUP saw record participation, with a significant increase in the number of unwanted pesticides and old livestock and equine medications collected. This success reflects farmers’ growing commitment to the safe and responsible management of these products. We are therefore very optimistic about participation in this year’s collection.”

“The program is funded by crop protection industry members and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) and provides a much needed solution for members of the agricultural industry looking to safely dispose of unwanted and outdated pesticides and animal medications taking up space on their farms,” says Dr. Catherine Filejski, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI).

Collection events will take place in:

• Coaticook – Vivaco Groupe Coopératif, September 30
• Laterrière – Synagri, September 28 – October 1
• Le Bic – La Coop Purdel – Bic Unoria Coopérative, September 21
• Lorrainville – Synagri, September 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 & 25 (entre 9 h et 12h)
• Louiseville – Novago Coopérative – Centre Agricole, September 23
• Mirabel – Les Meuneries Mondou, September 3o
• Napierville – Uniag Coopérative, September 22
• Nicolet – Agrocentre Technova Inc., October 1
• Saint Augustin-De-Desmaures – Synagri, September 24
• Sainte-Brigitte-Des-Saults – Synagri, September 29
• Saint-Casimir – Novago Coopérative – BMR, October 5
• Saint-Césaire – Herbic Inc., October 2
• St-Éphrem-Station – Avantis, September 23
• Sainte-Hénédine – Avantis Coopérative, October 6
• Saint-Hyacinthe – Agiska Coopérative, October 6
• Saint-Hyacinthe – Synagri, October 1
• Saint-Louis-De-Gonzague – Les Meuneries Gérard Meheu Inc., October 7
• Saint-Philippe-De-Néri – Avantis Coopérative, September 22
• Saint-Pie – Agrocentre Technova Inc., September 24
• Uniag Saint-Polycarpe – Coopérative, September 28
• Saint Rémi – Agrocentre Fertibec Inc. October 5
• Saint Roch-Ouest – Fertinor, September 21
• Saint-Simon – William Houde, September 25
• Saint-Thomas – Agrocentre Lanaudière Inc., October 8

Three week collection events, September 21 to October 8:

• Amqui – Unoria Coopérative
• Caplan – Unoria Coopérative Baie-Des-Chaleurs
• Macamic – Novago Coopérative – BMR
• Normandin – Nutrinor Coopérative
• Saint-Gédéon – Nutrinor Coopérative
• Thurso – Novago Coopérative – BMR
• Victoriaville – Vivaco Groupe Coopératif
  
  

About AgriRÉCUP:
AgriRÉCUP/Cleanfarms is an agricultural producer responsibility organization that contributes to a healthier environment and a sustainable future by recovering and recycling agricultural and related industry plastics, packaging and products. It is funded by its members in the crop protection, seed, fertilizer, animal health medication, peat moss, animal bedding, feed, ag plastics, and maple tubing industries. Its team members are located in Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and the Maritimes.

Contact: Brian Naud, Communication Advisor, AgriRÉCUP
naudb@agrirecup.ca | (450) 963-1697

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Cleanfarms/AgriRÉCUP Unwanted Pesticides and Livestock Equine/Medications (UPLM) Collection Event

Collection staff sorting materials at a UPLM collection