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cleaned and reused. Whenever possible, avoid creating pesticide wastes that
require disposal.
Sometimes pesticide wastes can be disposed of in a landfill operating un-
der EPA, State, tribal, or local permit for hazardous wastes. Most sanitary
landfills are not suitable. Some regions have pesticide incinerators for dispos-
ing of pesticide wastes. Never burn, bury, or dump excess pesticides, and
never dispose of them in a way that will contaminate public or private
ground water or surface water or sewage treatment facilities.
Pesticide wastes that cannot be disposed of right away should be marked
to indicate the contents and then stored safely and correctly until disposal is
possible.
Figure 6.23 Improper disposal of empty pesticide containers and wastes.
a.
Labeling Statements about Waste Disposal
Typical pesticide labeling instructions about disposal of pesticide wastes
include:
Do not contaminate water by disposal of wastes.
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide is a viola-
tion of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use accord-
ing to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental
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