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PESTICIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Virginia's Pesticide Collection Program helps agricultural producers, licensed pesticide dealers, pest control companies, golf courses, and homeowners safely dispose of unwanted pesticides. The program is managed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) in collaboration with Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services.

Since its launch in 1997, the program has successfully collected and destroyed over 1.9 million pounds of pesticides. Funded by pesticide fees collected by VDACS, it operates without using general fund tax dollars. The Pesticide Collection Program is available at no cost to eligible participants.

How the Pesticide Collection Program Works?

Participants are required to transport their unwanted agricultural and commercial pesticides to a central collection site, where a hazardous waste disposal contractor will package the pesticides for proper disposal. If a participant is unable to safely transport the pesticides, the program may arrange for the pesticides to be containerized for transport.

Virginia's Pesticide Collection Program is organized into five regions, with each region hosting a collection event annually. Once all five regions have been served, the program begins a new cycle.

How to Participate?

  1. Complete Pre-registration Form
  2. Return Pre-registration Form 30-days before the collection event to:
    Email: Marlene Larios or;
    Fax: 804.371.2283
  3. Select Pesticide Collection location and date for drop-off

Resources & Questions

Eligible participants are encouraged to contact their local Virginia Cooperative Extension, or the Office of Pesticide Services for additional information.

Contact

Visit the Office of Pesticide Services directory