Missouri Pesticide Collection Program - Two Locations in Southeast Missouri

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will be conducting two pesticide collection events for farmers and households in Southeast Missouri in 2017. The first is in Portageville at the Fisher Delta Research Center on March 11 and the second is in Sikeston at DeWitt Auction Company on June 24. These events are for Missouri farmers and households to bring unwanted waste pesticide to be accepted free of charge.

Business waste (pesticide retailers, commercial sprayers, etc.) will not be accepted.

The website for the pesticide collection program is located below.

· March 11, 2017- Saturday at MU Fisher Delta Research Center, Portageville, Mo. Begins at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

· June 24, 2017 - Saturday at DeWitt Auction Company, 220 DeWitt Drive, Sikeston, Mo. Begins at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

How to Safely Transport Your Waste Pesticides Safety Precautions

* Wear nitrile or chemical resistant gloves when handling waste pesticides

* Do not smoke while handling or transporting pesticides

* Avoid bringing children or pets to the collection site Procedures

* Keep waste pesticides in original containers

* Do not mix unwanted pesticides with other materials, like used motor oil or antifreeze

* Label materials that are not in original containers

* Make sure lids are tightly sealed

* If the container is leaking, place the container into a larger container with a non-flammable absorbent, such as clay-based cat box filler, to absorb any possible leaks

* Secure waste pesticides upright in a cardboard box during transport

* Transport waste pesticides in the back of a pickup truck, trailer or car trunk

* Keep flammables out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat

The hazardous waste contractor will unload the waste pesticides from your vehicle at the collection event. Please stay in your vehicle until the contractor asks for your assistance.

For more information contact Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources, MO Pesticide Collection Program at this Web Site