2010 Waste Pesticide Collections for Douglas and Pope Counties

August 10, 2010, 9-11 a.m.
Kensington - West-Con Coop

August 10, 2010, 2-4 p.m.
Starbuck - Prairie Lakes Coop

For more information on the Department of Agriculture's Waste Pesticide Program visit their webpage:

Waste Pesticide Collection Program

If you have any questions, please contact Stan Kaminski, Enforcement Waste Pesticide Advisor:
Stan.Kaminski@state.mn.us
651-201-6562

Safe Handling & Transport of Waste Pesticides according to MN Dept of Agriculture:

• If the pesticide container appears unsound (rust, water damage, fatigue) place the pesticide container into a larger container (pail, barrel, bag, etc) for safe transport. Wear chemical resistant gloves when handling unsound containers.
• Secure the waste pesticide containers in your vehicle to prevent container breakage, tipping or spilling while transporting.
• Ensure that the container has a cover or lid to prevent splashing while starting and stopping during the drive.
• Do not transport waste pesticide in the passenger potion of a vehicle.
• The Hazardous Waste Contractor will unload the waste pesticide from your vehicle at the waste pesticide collection site.

Participants are responsible for their waste pesticides – including accidental spills - until delivered to the collection site.

(Information taken from: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/chemicals/spills/wastepesticides.aspx)

Pope and Douglas County Residents may deliver household pesticides to the permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Jefferson Street during normal hours.

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