Unopened pesticide containers can sometimes be returned to dealer or manufacturers for a refund. With certain pesticides, you may be able to donate to someone else who will use it properly. However, before you donate any pesticide, you must take these factors into consideration:
If there is leftover pesticide mixture in your spray tank, the best way to "dispose" of it is by using it on a labeled site. You should try to avoid this problem by calibrating your sprayer and measuring exactly the amount of pesticide you will need for a particular application.
Disposal Assistance Program
Some areas have a disposal assistance program for farmers and/or homeowners. It may be provided on an individual request basis with or without a fee. Several restrictions may apply such as:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permits commercial disposal companies, through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), to dispose of excess pesticide waste. This may be your only alternative if donation, application, or a disposal systems program is not a possible option for disposing of your excess pesticides.
Many pesticides are regulated by RCRA as hazardous waste and must be disposed of as such. Furthermore, most pesticide labels will not tell you if the pesticide is regulated as hazardous waste.
Therefore, before disposing of a pesticide, you should determine if it is regulated as hazardous waste by consulting the federal regulations which can often be obtained from your state's department of environmental management or directly from EPA.
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