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Time to Dispose of Unwanted Pesticides

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The Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Project is a great opportunity to legally dispose of unwanted chemicals. It is free of charge up to 250 pounds.

To dispose of pesticides, complete the 2018 Pesticide Clean Sweep Planning From (the form is attached to the newsletter) and mail, fax or e-mail the completed form to Garret Creason at Purdue University. 175 South University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2063, (765)494-1492 (phone), (765) 494-4331 (fax) or gcreaso@purdue.edu no latter than Monday, July 30, 2018. Then bring your labeled, leak free and safe to transport containers to the collection site. Do NOT mix materials.

Pesticides will be accepted from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm local time at the following dates and locations:

  • August 14, 2018: Steuben County Fairgrounds in Angola, IN
  • August 15, 2018: Jasper County Fairgrounds in Rensselaer, IN
  • August 16, 2018: Henry County Fairgrounds in New Castle, IN
  • August 21, 2018: Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton, IN
  • August 22, 2018: Washington County Fairgrounds in Salem, IN
  • August 23, 2018: Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville, IN

More information about the project please refer to http://www.oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/clean_sweep.html

Information provided by the Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner’s office.

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