What should you do with empty pesticide containers?

What should you do with empty pesticide containers?

• A. Reuse them for storing other liquids.
• B. Dispose of them with regular trash without rinsing.
• C. Store them for later use in the same label area.
• D. Triple rinse as per label, puncture and dispose at a permitted facility or recycling program; never reuse.

Answer: (D)

Safe handling of empty pesticide containers starts with removing any remaining chemical and making sure the container can’t be used again. The standard method is to triple rinse the container exactly as the product label instructs. This rinse process greatly reduces residues so the container is safer to handle and dispose of. After rinsing, puncture or otherwise render the container unusable for storage or reuse, then take it to a permitted disposal facility or a recycling program that accepts pesticide containers. Do not throw empty containers in regular trash, and never reuse them for storing other liquids or foods. Proper disposal protects people, pets, and the environment from exposure, and following label directions and local regulations ensures compliance.

Safe handling of empty pesticide containers starts with removing any remaining chemical and making sure the container can’t be used again. The standard method is to triple rinse the container exactly as the product label instructs. This rinse process greatly reduces residues so the container is safer to handle and dispose of. After rinsing, puncture or otherwise render the container unusable for storage or reuse, then take it to a permitted disposal facility or a recycling program that accepts pesticide containers. Do not throw empty containers in regular trash, and never reuse them for storing other liquids or foods. Proper disposal protects people, pets, and the environment from exposure, and following label directions and local regulations ensures compliance.