Washington State Department of Agriculture Waste Pesticide Program

Purpose of Program Reduce the amount of unusable pesticides in storage Provide education and technical assistance

History of Program As of August 2002 4,275 customers 138 events 1,311,956 pounds collected 307 pounds per customer

Program Cost Proper disposal is expensive Averages per customer 307 pounds per customer Approximately $ 2.00 per pound What WSDA pays Approx. $ 600 per customer

What is a Waste Pesticide? Pesticide that cannot be used due to Canceled or suspended Product deterioration Label deterioration Ingredients not identifiable Not in original container A pesticide you do not want to use

Top Ten Waste Pesticides 1. Dinoseb 2. DDT 3. 2,4-D 4. Endrin 5. Malathion 6. Parathion 7. Sulfur 8. 2,4,5-T 9. Captan 10. Zineb

Previous Collection Sites Clallam Whatcom Skagit Snohomish Grays Harbor Mason Thurston Pierce King Pacific Lewis Wahkiakum Cowlitz Skamania Yakima Klickitat Benton Walla Franklin Columbia Garfield Asotin Whitman Adams Grant Kittitas Spokane Lincoln Douglas Chelan Okanogan Ferry Stevens Pend Oreille Jefferson Kitsap San Juan Island Clark Previous Collection Sites

2002 Collection Sites JUNE SEPT APR MAY OCT MAR Clallam Whatcom Skagit Snohomish Grays Harbor Mason Thurston Pierce King Pacific Lewis Wahkiakum Cowlitz Skamania Yakima Klickitat Benton Walla Franklin Columbia Garfield Asotin Whitman Adams Grant Kittitas Spokane Lincoln Douglas Chelan Okanogan Ferry Stevens Pend Oreille Jefferson Kitsap San Juan Island Clark 2002 Collection Sites MAR APR MAY JUNE SEPT OCT

Navigating the Program Customer Signs up Submits inventory Transports product to site WSDA becomes owner of pesticide Hazardous waste contractor packages, transports and disposes of pesticide

Program Anchors WSDA is the hazardous waste generator No charge to customers Paper work is relatively simple

I: Washington State Department of Agriculture CUSTOMER INVENTORY Page ___ of Waste Pesticide Identification and Disposal Program Name: Telephone Number: CLEAR PLASTIC OVERPACK BAGS Container Sizes # Required Mailing Address: Best Time to Contact ( days / eves -time ) : 1 Gal or 5 lb bags ______ 2.5 gal or 10 lb bags County 5 gal or 20 lb sacks Over 5 gal or 50 lb sack Name of Product Manufacturer CC Active Ingredient(s) USDA # or EPA Reg. # Approx. Amount Lb or gal Form Liq Dry Container Condition Type, size & how many Good Bad Pints / Quarts / 1 lb bags

O,O,-diethyl O-[6-methyl-2- Name of Product Manufacturer Active Ingredient ( s ) CC Elf Ato Chem Knox Out 2 FM Diazinon O,O,-diethyl O-[6-methyl-2- (1-methylethyl)-4- pyrimidinyl] phosphorothioate Approx. Amount ( lb or gal ) Form Liq. Dry Container type, size & how many USDA # ( or ) EPA Reg. # 4581 - 335 1-1/2 gal X 2 x 1 gal 1 x 2.5 gal

SIGNATURE OF OWNER ( OR ) OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE DATE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE ( SIGNATURE ) TITLE

Product Stewardship Waste Minimization HAZARDOUS PESTICIDE WASTE STORAGE HAZARDOUS WASTE

Regulatory Authority Product – Department of Agriculture ( WSDA ) Waste – Department of Ecology

Pesticide Waste Stream Unusable product Unwanted product Excess tank mix Spill residue Unrinsed containers Washwater Rinsates DDT

Waste Minimization Buy only what is needed Proper storage Check inventory and rotate stock Plan ahead - mix amount needed Use care mixing and loading Rinse containers at time of mixing

Waste Minimization Good calibration = no left over mix Rinse & and wash equipment in field Use rinse and washwater as product Sequence applications for less rinsing Use mix / load pad at permanent site

Assess Your Operation Good Stewardship Eliminates Waste WASTE Think Waste Identify weak points Fix them Waste is expensive Good Stewardship Eliminates Waste

Storage Suggestions Store liquids on bottom shelf Never store solid material below liquids Separate insecticides, herbicides, etc Inspect periodically for leaks and spills Can the material withstand freezing?

Storage Suggestions Prohibit pesticide entry into sewers Eliminate floor drain Berm around pesticides Is there adequate ventilation? Is there adequate lighting? Store personal protective equipment in a separate room

Storage - Do You Still Use It? No, but the product is still legal Return to supplier Distribute to another user ( if legal ) Contact field representative Contact professional association FARM CHEMICALS

Storage - Do You Still Use It? No and no use can be found Explore disposal options Maintain container integrity Maintain product identity Label Product name Active ingredients Do Not Store Indefinitely

Storage - Mixing / Loading Sites Size of operation Permanent - vs - Temporary What products are used Proximity to a wellhead Where does surface water go? Can a spill be contained? What if it rains?

Storage - Mixing / Loading Sites Water source protection Do Not Leave Equip. Unattended Keep fill hose out of mix Use an accepted backflow prevention device May need to check with local water purveyor

Container Rinsing During mixing operation Immediately upon emptying Pour rinsate into spray tank Eliminates hazardous waste

Using PPE with Concentrates Time of greatest potential hazard Goggles Impermeable gloves & boots Splash apron / Tyvek® coveralls Respirator ( depends on pesticide )

Waste Prevention Do You Have Money to Burn? Pesticide waste stream Good management eliminates waste Review your inventory Price of disposal Do You Have Money to Burn?

Contacts Waste Pesticide Collection Program 1.877.301.4555 press - 5 wastepesticide@agr.wa.gov Container Recycling Clarke Brown or Steve George Northwest Ag Plastics, Inc. 509.965.6809