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A weekly question/answer column How Can I Safely Dispose Of  Pesticides, IncludingHerbicides, And Their Containers?Howard Deer* answers:Part II. Pesticide use requires disposal of either excess pesticides or empty pesticide containers. Ifyou have on hand more than you need: • Read the storage and disposal section of the label for special disposal instructions. • Use the pesticide according to label directions to dispose of the pesticide. This practice isnot always feasible, especially when the label limits the frequency of the application.• If you cannot use it up yourself, then consider giving the pesticide, in its originalcontainer, to another applicator to use according to label directions. • See if your county and city health departments accept home and garden pesticide productsfor disposal. • Safely store pesticides until an acceptable method for disposal is available. This mayinvolve storage for extended times and safe storage is difficult. • See if there are requirements for the proper cleaning of pesticide containers beforedisposal. Directions are in the storage and disposal section of the label. Most commonly,cleaning is accomplished by triple rinsing containers with water or shaking out paper orplastic bags. To triple rinse:• Empty pesticide container into spray tank and allow container to drain for 30 seconds. • Add rinse water to container so it is one-fourth full. • Rinse container thoroughly, pour rinse water into spray tank and drain for 30 seconds. Dothis procedure three times. • DO NOT pour pesticides down the drain or into water. • DO NOT pour pesticides on the ground.• DO NOT burn excess pesticides. • DO NOT use pesticides for other than their labeled uses.• DO NOT discard pesticide containers in unapproved areas.• DO NOT reuse pesticide containers. * Howard Deer is Utah State University Extension Pesticides and Toxicology Specialist 

How Can I Safely Dispose Of Pesticides, Including Herbicides, And Their Containers? Part 2

A weekly question/answer column How Can I Safely Dispose Of ExcessPesticides, Including Herbicides, AndTheir Containers?                                          Howard Deer* answers:Pesticide use requires disposal of either excess pesticides or empty pesticide containers.You can reduce the pesticides or pesticide containers you need to dispose of if you follow thesepractices:•  Purchase only a single season’s amount of the pesticide needed. • Calculate the amount of pesticide needed to treat the site. Mix that amount and apply itwith properly calibrated equipment. Carefully mix and load so there is no spillage. • Minimize liquid wastes, including spray material left after an application, and the waterused to wash and rinse the spray equipment. Use liquids according to applicationdirections.• Protect pesticides so they remain useful and the labels are legible. Store them in a coollocation, out of the sun and in locked cabinets. Keep them in their original containers andout of reach of children or animals. Sunlight, moisture and excessive heat or cold candestroy pesticide effectiveness. Use older products first. Next week: Some tips for safely disposing of excess pesticides and their containers.* Howard Deer is Utah State University Extension Pesticides and Toxicology Specialist 

How Can I Safely Dispose Of Excess Pesticides, Including Herbicides, And Their Containers? Part 1

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