[CED/CD/EAT] The AZDA Brings Back the Unusable Pesticide Disposal Events

Fri Feb 7 06:30:39 MST 2025

Back by Popular Demand - The AZDA Unusable Pesticide Disposal Events

[cid:image004.jpg at 01DB7929.CED70660]The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is happy to bring back the highly popular "Unusable Pesticide Disposal Events."

In Fall 2024, the AZDA offered two events - one in Yuma and another in Maricopa. Due to the success of the program, the AZDA will continue to offer this valuable service each year.

Through the event, agricultural community members and structural pest management professionals can dispose of their unusable pesticide products for free. It provides an opportunity for people to dispose of cancelled products and those creating pesticide resistance concerns; as well as expired, ineffective, damaged or contaminated pesticides.

People who hold pesticide credentials, such as structural or agricultural certifications, Pest Control Advisor licenses and grower's permits, will receive email notices in the spring or early summer as a reminder to register for the fall event.

Now is a great time to

  *   Check the email address the AZDA has on file for you, to make sure it is current, active, and regularly monitored.
  *   Enter "azda.gov" onto your safe sender list to prevent your spam filter from blocking the notices.
  *   Be proactive by registering for the event and sending a list of your unusable pesticide products early.

Preregistration using the department's new and improved excel form is required. The new forms are straightforward; however, the AZDA encourages people to review the two-page instructions sheet before completing the form. It includes a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials; tips for securing loads; and suggestions for listing unknown pesticides and estimating product amounts in partially filled containers.

After the AZDA receives the information, the department will prepare a total list of products for the contracted disposal company. This will enable the company to prepare for the event and arrive with the appropriate items, equipment, and PPE.

The form and a two-page instructions sheet are now available on the AZDA "Download Forms" page. Open https://agriculture.az.gov/download-forms and scroll down the list until you find the following two downloadable items.

  *   Unusable Pesticide Disposal Event Registration (scrollable excel sheet)
  *   Unusable Pesticide Disposal Event Registration - Instructions (pdf)

If you have additional questions about the Unusable Pesticide Disposal Event, contact Shella Merle at the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Shella can be reached by email, smerle at azda.gov<mailto:smerle at azda.gov> and phone (602) 542-3579.

Please help spread the word about this program by sharing this article through your listservs, newsletters, and social media pages serving the agricultural and/or structural pest management communities.

Thank you,

Jenny

Jennifer Weber
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

MARICOPA COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
4341 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040-8807
Office: (602) 827-8222
jennyweber at arizona.edu<mailto:jennyweber at arizona.edu>

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