Well, rats: A pair of Calgary recycling plants are battling rodent infestations

Rats have found their way into two Calgary recycling plants.

Rats have found their way into two Calgary recycling plants.

One of the companies, Cascades Recovery+, confirms its issue and says it's working on it.

"We are currently dealing with the presence of Norway rats at our recovery facility in Calgary," said Hugo D'Amours, spokesperson for Cascades.

"The issue is under control and being managed onsite."

Alberta considers itself rat-free.

On the province's Rat Control Program website, it says, "Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of rats since 1950 when the Rat Control Program was established.

"Alberta's rat-free status means there is no resident population of rats and they are not allowed to establish themselves.