Event
Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection Event
Aug 18, 2020 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Date(s) - August 18, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be sponsoring three collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides. This year, the collections are happening in Fayette, Hancock and Lake counties on the following days and locations:
- Aug. 18, 2020, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fayette County Airport
2770 Old Rt 38 NE, Washington Court House, OH 43160 - Aug. 19, 2020, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hancock County, Hancock County Fairgrounds
1017 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840 - Aug. 25, 2020, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lake County, Perry Coal and Feed
4204 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081
The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.
In keeping with Gov. Mike DeWine’s State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all ODA employees will be wearing face masks/coverings, following social distancing guidelines and washing/sanitizing their hands and equipment often. It is highly recommended that anyone attending this event follow these guidelines as well.
The pesticide collections are sponsored by ODA in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for more information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.