How should old pesticide containers be disposed of?

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How should old pesticide containers be disposed of?

Proper disposal of old pesticide containers starts with cleaning to remove any remaining product so residues don’t contaminate soil or water. The label will specify rinsing requirements and whether a triple-rinse is needed. After rinsing, the container should be emptied and thoroughly dried. Then take it to an approved disposal or recycling facility in accordance with state regulations. This approach protects people, wildlife, and the environment and ensures you’re compliant with pesticide waste laws. Throwing containers in regular trash, leaving empty containers in the field, or attempting to get credit from the supplier do not meet proper disposal standards and can lead to contamination or regulatory penalties.

Proper disposal of old pesticide containers starts with cleaning to remove any remaining product so residues don’t contaminate soil or water. The label will specify rinsing requirements and whether a triple-rinse is needed. After rinsing, the container should be emptied and thoroughly dried. Then take it to an approved disposal or recycling facility in accordance with state regulations. This approach protects people, wildlife, and the environment and ensures you’re compliant with pesticide waste laws.

Throwing containers in regular trash, leaving empty containers in the field, or attempting to get credit from the supplier do not meet proper disposal standards and can lead to contamination or regulatory penalties.

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