A Clean Sweep Program for pesticides is planned for this area. This free program will allow farmers, pesticide applicators, pesticide dealers, pest control operators, and nurserymen, to bring unwanted pesticides for safe and environmentally sound disposal. Products that will be disposed of include pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and rodenticides. Producers that have products that have lost registration, have illegible labels, are out of date, or any of the mentioned products that cannot used, are encouraged to take advantage of this program. This will allow producers to protect their health and the health of employees as well as protect the environment.
Remember, producers will not be charged for disposal, and there will be no questions asked as to why the producer has the product. The drop off location will be in North Alabama in mid November.
This program is conducted as a service to farmers and is a joint effort of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
A Pesticide Registration Form is required in order to participate in Clean Day. Please call our office at (205) 489-5376 to request a form and return it to the Winston County Extension Office or fax it to Daniel Sheffield at (334) 240-7168. If the containers are not damaged or leaking and do not require overpack materials, the deadline to register is November 13. If overpack materials for leaking/damaged containers are needed to prevent leakage, it will be provided at no cost. In order to allow time to provide the overpack material, the registration form for leaking/damaged containers must be received by November 7.
After registering, participants will be contacted and provided a specific time and location for the drop off, so it is very important that the form is completely filled out and accurate contact information is provided. Should you have any questions, please contact the Winston County Extension Office at (205) 489-5376 or Daniel at (334) 240-7236.
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