Common Pesticides Regulated as Hazardous Waste
A pesticide is considered hazardous waste unless:
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It is discarded by residents as household waste
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It is being beneficailly used
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Legitimately recycled or reclaimed
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Accumulated, stored, transported or treated, prior to recycling or reclamation
Farmers are not requried to comply with these standards or rules if:
- The pesticides were used on farmer's agricultural commodity
- Pesticide containers are triple rinsed in compliance with the Administrative Code
- Pesticide residues are disposed of on farmers property according to pesticide label