Follow these safety recommendations for safe disposal of pesticides and their containers: The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to apply them for the specified pest according to the directions on the label.https://pesticidestewardship.org/?page_id=5884&preview=true If you have no further use for them, ask your neighbors whether they have a similar pest control […]
Containers
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Handling Containers Quiz
Click to access a quiz on handling containers. The quiz will open in a separate window so that you can refer back (“toggle” back and forth between windows) to the information in the Handling Containers module to answer some quiz questions. If you choose to click-off the quiz you cannot restart it at the question […]
Nonrefillable Containers (Plastic)
Most non-refillable containers are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic; some are constructed of metal. Recycling and landfills provide disposal options. All nonrefillable plastic containers must be rinsed prior to recycling (instructions for acceptable containers can be found at USAg Recycling and the Ag Container Recycling Council). Note that the type of plastic in the cap on […]
Introduction
Take that little extra time to handle empty containers properly when preparing your spray batch or filling application equipment. Careful emptying and rinsing of containers reduces concerns for human exposures and possible impacts on wildlife and the environment. Save yourself from hazardous waste headaches, and expense, by properly handling paper and plastic containers. Get your money’s worth […]