RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services is offering seven sites across the state for farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, homeowners and golf course operators to bring unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides for disposal.
The program, in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, is at no cost to eligible participants and disposes of pesticides in a safe manner.
Since its inception in 1997, the program has collected and destroyed more than 1.9 million pounds of outdated and unwanted pesticides. This year’s locations are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are:
- Aug. 5 – Chesapeake Mosquito Control Commission, 332 Saint Bride’s Rd. E., Chesapeake
- Aug. 6 – Prince George County Extension, 6380 Scott Memorial Park Rd., Prince George
- Aug. 7 – Courthouse Convenience Center, 7232 Courtland Farm Rd., Hanover
- Aug. 19 – Nutrien Ag Solutions, 18432 Wachapreague Rd., Melfa
- Aug. 20 – Indika Farms Buying Station, 12249 Shiloh Dr., Windsor
- Aug. 21 – SVCC Truck Driving School, 1112 Courtland Rd., Emporia
- Sept. 10 – Southampton County Fairgrounds, 25374 New Market Rd., Courtland
Participants are encouraged to complete a pesticide collection registration form prior to the scheduled collection date and return the completed form to marlene.larios@vdacs.virginia.gov or mail to Office of Pesticide Services, VDACS, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218.
