Chapter 27 Flashcards
Explain when an items becomes pesticide waste
Material becomes waste when it has served its originally intended purpose or when you intend to discard it
pesticides products become a waste only when you can no longer apply it according to the label directions
Who is responsible for disposing of pesticide waste
pesticide applicators
What steps can you take to reduce the amount of pesticide waste you generate
purchase only as much pesticide has you need
date products and use older products first
protect containers from damage
store pesticides in their original containers
use rinsante on field
wear chemical resistant PPE to avoid maturing clothing
look in chapter for full list
What options do you have for disposing of pesticide containers and other wastes
return them to the dealer for reuse or refilling
recycle them at a pesticide container collection drive
bring them to a chemical collection drive
dispose of them in an approved disposal facility
where can you find information regarding pesticide and pesticide container disposal on the pesticide label
storage and disposal section of the pesticide label
burning containers is not recommended
which types of pesticide waste may be disposed of in a sanitary landfill
non hazardous pesticides. must be triple rinsed
why may landfill operators refuse to accept certain pesticide wastes?
the landfill operator can face legal liability if hazardous wastes are found in a landfill
How should you mange and dispose of liquid pesticide wastes?
you cannot dispose of them in a sanitary landfill. The most economical way is through a collection drive or a commercial hazardous waste hauler
When is waste considered to be hazardous?
if it has certain chemical characteristics or poses either human health problems or substantial risks to the environment when improperly managed
Who regulates hazardous waste?
EPA under the RCRA
What steps can you take to reduce the amount of hazardous waste you generate?
use pesticides that are not listed as hazardous under RCRA
triple rinse pesticide containers prior to disposing them (then the container is no longer considered hazardous waste)
follow waste reductions guidelines
What options and responsibilities do you have for disposing hazardous waste?
check with you state pesticide and was disposal regulating agencies to find out what requirements apply to your business. A chemical collection program might be an option for disposal
