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Storage and Disposal
Guidance for:
Household Consumers | Farmers
| Registrants | International
The Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 
governs the sale, distribution and use of pesticides
in the U.S. Pesticides are regulated under FIFRA until they are disposed,
after which they are regulated under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
which ensures responsible management of hazardous and
nonhazardous waste. Some, but not all, pesticides are regulated as hazardous
waste when disposed. The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates
the transport of hazardous materials.
Some, but not all, pesticides are regulated as DOT hazardous
materials while in commerce.
Household Consumers
Farmers
- Clean Sweep Report - Since many state household hazardous waste programs
prohibit farmers from participating, most states have developed programs
specifically for farmers, often referred to as "Clean Sweep" programs.
This report is an effort to compile state data into a single document.
- Universal
Waste (UW) Regulations - Easing requirements for certain hazardous
wastes, including pesticides, for those who generate, handle, collect,
transport, recycle or dispose of them. The UW regulations facilitate
state Clean Sweep programs.
- Pesticide Storage
and Handling Practices on the Farm - Provides a general overview
of pesticide handling and storage, a risk assessment section, and recommendations
for correcting problems related to pesticide storage. Also available
en español.
- Other Pesticide Storage Resources
- This list of state, industry and association resources was compiled
by EPA to provide farmers and state and local regulators with as much
information as possible, most of which is available on line. Inclusion
on the list does not imply EPA endorsement of either the Web sites or
the guidance material.
Registrants
- Container and Containment Rule - An introductory
page with the regulatory history, and links to the proposed rule (1994),
the supplemental notice (1999) and ultimately the final rule (2002 -
2003)
The following Pesticide Registration (PR) Notices provide storage and
disposal labeling guidance:
- PR Notice 2001-6
- Disposal Instructions on Non-Antimicrobial Residential/Household Use
Pesticide Product Labels (85 KB, PDF)
Note: Supersedes parts of PR Notice 83-3 and 84-1.
- PR Notice
98-10 - Notifications, Non-Notifications and Minor Formulation Amendments
(PDF)
- PR Notice
94-2 - Recycling Empty Aerosol Pesticide Containers
- PR Notice
84-1 - Clarification of Label Improvement Program for Farmworker
Safety and Pesticide Storage and Disposal Instructions
- PR Notice
83-3 - Label Improvement Program - Storage and Disposal Statements
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