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How to Prepare a Pesticide Container for Recycling or Reconditioning – What “Empty” Means Legally

March 29, 2024 by Pat Hastings

Always refer to the current pesticide label “Storage and Disposal” requirements for disposal requirements of pesticide containers. EPA’s pesticide container regulations [40 CFR 156] establish standards for pesticide containers and repackaging. They also now provide standards for label instructions to ensure the safe use, reuse, disposal, and adequate cleaning of the containers. Cleaning the container before […]

Filed Under: CORE credit, EPA, NJDA Container Recycling, Regulations

Pesticide Product Management Practices, Proper Disposal Methods, and Container Recycling Options for NJ Farms

September 14, 2023 by Pat Hastings

Today the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued   COMPLIANCE ADVISORY Enforcement Alert (#2023-17, issued: September 13, 2023).

Filed Under: NJDA Container Recycling, NJDEP, Pesticide Disposal, Private Applicators, Regulations

NJDA Ag Recycling Program — 1 CORE Credit Award: See Dates for Atlantic, Monmouth, & Salem Sites

August 16, 2023 by Pat Hastings

Pesticide container disposal is offered to agricultural, professional, and commercial pesticide applicators who hold a NJDEP pesticide license. One core credit will be given to pesticide license holders who follow required processing steps and bring their license with them at time of collection.  The program accepts non-refillable, high-density polyethylene #2 (HDPE) containers that are no […]

Filed Under: Applicator Certification and Training, CORE credit, NJDA Container Recycling

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    • Recertification Courses
    • Pesticide Application Records & Forms
    • Pesticide Links
  • Worker Protection
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