OPCP: Handling Pesticides

Packaging and Transportation Guidance

NO CONTAINERS LARGER THAN 5 GALLONS WILL BE ACCEPTED -- NO EXCEPTIONS!

Never transport pesticides in the passenger area of a vehicle; instead, place them in the trunk or truck bed. If you must transport pesticides in a station wagon or van, secure them in the back away from passengers and pets and open the side windows.

Do not place pesticides with groceries or other household items.

Make certain pesticide container lids are securely fastened.

Secure containers in an upright position to ensure they cannot fall or be knocked over. Boxes and other packing materials may be useful. Wrap glass containers in paper to protect from breaking. It is nearly impossible to thoroughly clean pesticides from upholstery, so take extra precautions to ensure spills do not occur in a vehicle.

Never leave pesticides unattended in an unlocked trunk or open truck bed in which they may come in contact with children or others.

Dry materials must be wrapped in plastic bags and placed in cardboard cartons or plastic buckets. Liquids must be put into plastic containers with newspaper.

Be sure to attach labels to containers. Unlabeled materials in containers larger than 5 gallons will not be accepted at the collection site.

Brace items in your vehicle’s bed or trunk to prevent shifting while en route.

Cover loads in open-bed trucks in case of rain.

Drive directly to the pesticide collection site after you load your vehicle.

Drive carefully, please! You are responsible for any spills and their subsequent clean up and restoration costs.