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More Unwanted Pesticide Disposals to be held in November

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:52:44 CDT

Farmers and ranchers that are needing to get rid of some unwanted pesticides should check out the next Unwanted Pesticide Disposals by the Oklahoma State University Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. There are two disposal sessions scheduled for November.


The first will be held on November 15 in Pontotoc County. The session is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Ada at the Pontotoc County Fairgrounds. The second session will be on November 17 in Caddo County and is also held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This session will be in Apache at the Apache Farmers Cooperative.


These collections are for anyone needing to dispose of any type of pesticide (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.). These collections are open to anyone that uses pesticides such as homeowners, farmers, ranchers, nurseries, greenhouses, certified applicators (commercial and non-commercial), and dealers. No questions asked all farmers/ranchers and other participants will remain anonymous.


This collection will take only pesticides no other hazardous waste will be accepted such as oil, paint, antifreeze etc. All pesticides will be taken no matter the size. There is no cost for the first 2,500 pounds of pesticides brought by a participant. Anything over 2,500 pounds will be charged to the participant at a $1/pound for all pesticides except mercury based pesticides, wherein participants will be charged $2.22/pound for disposal. Clean Harbors will accept payment in the form of check or credit card at the disposal site. No cash will be accepted!


Dealers are asked to pre-register due to the potential of large quantities coming from multiple dealers and/or multiple locations. This allows Clean Harbors the contractor to plan the appropriate resources to handle the quantity of pesticides that comes into the collections.


Click here for more information including, the time and locations, maps, transportation tips, and the dealer registration form.


Or you can contact Charles Luper OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program at 405-744-5808 or Jason Baker Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry at 405-522-5993.



   

 

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