Oklahoma State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in the Oklahoma communities of Pond Creek and Clinton.
What: Unwanted pesticides are unusable as originally intended for various reasons, including those that are left over or no longer registered in Oklahoma, those that lack labels or contain chemicals that are no longer identifiable. Farmers, ranchers, commercial and non-commercial applicators, pesticide dealers and homeowners may bring up to 2,000 pounds of pesticides to the drop-off sites for proper disposal at no charge. A fee is required if the pesticide amount exceeds 2,000 pounds. Pesticide dealers are required to pre-register due to the potential for large quantities to be brought in from multiple dealers or locations. Participants are asked to bag all leaking or broken containers to prevent spills. Limit bagged solid material to 50 pounds per bag.
When and where:
- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 12, Grant County Expo Center, 412 6th St., Pond Creek
- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 13, Custer County Fairgrounds, 1738 US-183, Clinton
Why: Since 2006, more than 1.536 million pounds of pesticides have been properly disposed of during the Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Days, preventing the chemicals from running into rivers, streams, landfills, storm drains and illegal roadside dumps. People cleaning out garages, barns and storage buildings can use this opportunity to dispose of old pesticides and chemicals safely. It is unlawful to bury, burn or discard a pesticide or its container in a manner inconsistent with instructions found on the label.
Participants must transport their pesticides to one of the collection sites. Pick-up services are not available. Read these safe transportation tips before bringing chemicals to the drop-off site.
For more information, visit the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program website or contact Charles Luper, OSU Extension associate, at 405-744-5808.
