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WSDA Waste Collection Pounds of Pesticides Collected 2011 153,088 2010 183,540 2004 153,857 1995 51,243 2003 118,105 1994 84,581 2002 171,692 1993 62,083 1988 48,850 2007 Changes WSDA s 2001

1 WSDA Waste Collection Pounds of Pesticides Collected , , , , , , , , , Changes WSDA s ,556to , ,850 Waste , ,495 Pesticide 127, , ,284 Disposal Program 84, , , , , , , Total 2,678,257

2 WSDA Waste Pesticide Disposal Program Mission Statement To collect & properly dispose of canceled, suspended or otherwise unusable pesticides and minimize further accumulation through education and outreach.

3 Do I qualify for this free program? The program is available to everyone who has unusable agricultural and commercial grade pesticides: Washington residents, farmers, homeowners, business owners, and public agencies.

What items are acceptable for disposal? This program accepts pesticide formulations only. Pesticides include insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides and herbicides.

4 What items are acceptable for disposal? This program accepts pesticide formulations only. Pesticides include insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides and herbicides. We cannot accept empty containers or other waste such as fertilizers, motor oils, paint, solvents, etc. To dispose of such items, contact your County Solid Waste Department or your local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW ) program.

5 How do I determine whether my pesticides are unusable? Unusable pesticides are those which cannot be used because the registration has been canceled or suspended such as DDT, EDB, endrin, dinoseb and chlordane. This includes products that you cannot use due to product age, loss of label, or the product is no longer needed (retired from farming), etc.

6 Are there any costs to participate? No, funding comes from the State Model Toxics Control Account. Participants do not pay any fees.

7 Is there any paperwork involved? On the website, participants can download an inventory sheet along with instructions. The information customers provide on the inventory sheet is used by the program to safely plan an event. We use them to screen items coming into an event, and to generate transportation documents.

8 What if I feel unsafe handling the chemicals I have? WSDA may provide onsite assistance to safely over pack items that are dangerous or in unstable (leaking or corroded) containers. We also provide clear, plastic over pack bags to participants free of charge, upon request.

9 What if I can't identify the chemicals I have? Contact us for assistance. A mystery container may be the most hazardous feature on your property, especially if you have curious children or the container is leaking. We will help to identify the contents and, if it is a pesticide, we will arrange to have it removed at no cost to you.

10 What if some of my materials are not accepted by this program? WSDA can assist in finding free, local options for disposal.

11 What happens when I sign up? Customers who sign up are given a participant I.D. number, because participant names do not appear on any manifests or disposal documents. That is significant since, in most cases, owners of hazardous materials are responsible for life for the cost of disposal or any environmental cleanup that may be needed should a transportation accident or disposal site leak occur.

12 WSDA Waste Pesticide Disposal No announced collections Individuals must contact WSDA for disposal Disposal based on inventories on file Highest need areas and individuals first On farm Help provided

13 Disposal Steps Contact the WSDA waste pesticide disposal program Choose Apply for Free Pesticide Disposal Self help-do inventory, submit to WSDA with bag request, wait for WSDA to schedule your disposal Assistance-make an appointment with WSDA personnel, wait for WSDA to schedule your disposal

14 GAP programs will allow you to have obsolete pesticides if they are Securely maintained and identified. Stored away from current use pesticides. Stored in clear 4 mil plastic bags is recommended (WSDA will provide). Inventory of the obsolete pesticide on file with WSDA awaiting disposal.

15 Program Anchors WSDA is the hazardous waste generator No charge to customers Paper work is relatively simple

16 Assess Your Operation WASTE Think Waste Identify weak points Fix them Waste is expensive Good Stewardship Eliminates Waste

17 Waste Minimization Buy only what is needed Proper storage Check inventory and rotate stock Plan ahead - mix amount needed Use care mixing and loading Rinse containers at time of mixing

18 Storage Suggestions Prohibit pesticide entry into sewers Eliminate floor drain Berm around pesticides Is there adequate ventilation? Is there adequate lighting? Store personal protective equipment in a separate room

19 Waste Programs Contacts Direct Line: (360) Toll Free: Fax (360) Fax at

20 Non-regulatory Technical Assistance Visits can be arranged by contacting Michael McCormick office cell fax at

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Insecticides Growth Regulators Fungicides Harvest Aid Chemicals Nematicides Bactericides Herbicides Miscellaneous pesticides

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS Insecticides Growth Regulators Fungicides Harvest Aid Chemicals Nematicides Bactericides Herbicides Miscellaneous pesticides Georgia Pesticide Waste Clean Day Event 2016 The Georgia Department of Agriculture is proud to announce it has secured limited funding for a one day Georgia Clean Day Pesticide Waste Collection Day. The