The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced the dates and locations for the Farm Pesticide Collection Program. This pesticide collection service is free of charge for local farmers to properly dispose of unused farm chemicals. The program is for farm pesticides ONLY. No household or non-farm pesticides or chemicals such as paint, antifreeze or solvents will be accepted. No pesticides will be accepted from commercial companies.
The 2009 dates and locations are:
Clark County
August 12, 10:30 - 2:30
Clark County Fairgrounds
4401 S. Charleston Pike
Springfield, OH 45502
Huron County
September 9, 10:30 - 2:30
Transfer Station
2413 Townline Road 131
Williard, OH 44890
Noble County
September 15, 10:30 - 2:30
Noble County Fairgrounds
Caldwell, OH 43724
All collections will run from 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. For more information, contact Ohio Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section, (800) 282-1955, ext. 31
The disposal is only for farm pesticides and not for commercial companies or homeowners. Information is also on the Pesticide Safety Education Program website at: http://pested.osu.edu/pesticidecollection.htm
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