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Project Safe Send Project Safe Send was started in 1992 to help farmers safely and legally get rid of unusable pesticides. Since then, thousands of people have brought in over half a million pounds of pesticides. But with the support of pesticide manufacturers, we have the funds to help get rid of more. We can accept any pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides and fungicides that are old, unusable or banned - like DDT, arsenic, dieldrin, chlordane or mercury seed treatments. For years, farmers and ranchers have done their part by safely storing unusable pesticides like DDT and mercury seed treatments. Now there's a way to get rid of these old pesticides for good. It's called Project Safe Send.
Collections are held at many locations across the state in the summer. These collection sites rotate throughout the state to provide access to a greater number of farmers and ranchers. After the collections, agricultural chemicals are carefully packed and shipped out of state for incineration. If you find unusable or unwanted agricultural chemicals call the Agriculture Department for information on the time and location of the next collection. Pre-registration is not required, but it helps us select and plan collections. It also allows us to arrange a convenient drop-off time and location for you. In the meantime, store agricultural chemicals safely. If you have deteriorating or leaking containers, over-pack them in larger containers and add absorbent materials.
For More Information Please Contact Your County Extension Agent or Judy Carlson, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, at 1-800-242-7535 or jcarlson@nd.gov Division of Waste Management Home Page Updated: 24 Mar. 2008 |
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