An Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project designed to collect and dispose
of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just
unwanted pesticides (weed killers, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides,
miticides, etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC).This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over 250 pounds there will be a $2.00 per pound charge. This is a great opportunity for you to legally dispose of unwanted products at little or no cost.
The following drop-off locations will be accepting materials from 9:00am-3:00pm local time.
- August 15, 2017: LaPorte County Fairgrounds in LaPorte, IN
- August 16, 2017: Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds in Lafayette, IN
- August 17, 2017: Grant County Fairgrounds in Marion, IN
- August 22, 2017: Franklin County Fairgrounds in Brookville, IN
- August 23, 2017: Greene County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, IN
- August 24, 2017: Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN
Complete the Pesticide Clean Sweep Planning Form to the best of your ability. E-mail the completed form to Kevin Neal at this address or fax to 765-494-4331 no later than Monday, July 31, 2017.
Then bring your labeled, leak free and safe to transport containers to the collection site. DO NOT mix materials. In case of an emergency, you should bring with you a list of products you are carrying and a contact phone number.
NOTE: OISC reserves the right to cancel this Pesticide Clean Sweep Project if there is not adequate demand. Participants submitting the planning form by July 31, 2017, will be contacted immediately if cancellation is necessary.
