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Commercial Pesticide Disposal

Commercial Pesticide Waste


Always refer to "Storage and Disposal" section on the pesticide label, and the Safety Data Sheet for basic disposal instructions

  • Excess pesticides and rinsates may be applied to a site listed on the pesticide label (don't exceed label rate)

  • Some pesticides may be returned to the manufacturer, e.g., refillable containers

  • Suspended or recalled pesticides under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act can be managed as Universal Waste

  • If in doubt whether your waste pesticide must be managed as hazardous waste, call Ohio EPA's confidential compliance assistance hotline at 1-800-329-7515 or contact an analytical laboratory