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Clean Sweep: Agricultural Pesticide Disposal Dates Set



The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be sponsoring collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides. This year, the collections are happening in Erie, Greene and Van Wert counties on the following days and locations:

  • Aug. 17, 9 a.m.ust 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Van Wert County Fairgrounds (Gate #3), 1055 S Washington St, Van Wert
  • Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Erie County, 11001 US RT 250, Milan
  • Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia

The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.

The pesticide collections are sponsored by ODA in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.

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