How to dispose of Pesticides & Herbicides

Steps

1. Never pour pesticides down the drain, toilet, or storm sewer.
2. Keep in original labeled container — do not transfer to other bottles.
3. Take to your local household hazardous waste collection facility.
4. Check for community collection events which often accept pesticides for free.
5. Follow the pesticide label’s exact container-disposal instructions. Do not rinse or reuse household pesticide containers unless the label directs it; never pour rinsate into drains.

Pesticides can be toxic. Follow label-specific protective equipment and disposal instructions; use a household hazardous waste program that accepts the product. Legal classification varies by waste and jurisdiction.