The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a free waste pesticide collection event on Oct. 19 for farmers and businesses to safely dispose of unwanted and unusable pesticides.
The event is open to business and agricultural waste pesticide drop-offs only; no household waste products will be accepted.
The program accepts unwanted and unusable waste pesticides, including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and rodenticides. Items not accepted include crop oils, adjuvants, pesticide rinsate, fertilizer, treated seed, contaminated soil, and empty pesticide containers.
The event will take place 9–11 a.m. on Oct. 19 at the Hennepin Co. Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Hwy in Brooklyn Park.
The collection is open to farmers, commercial pesticide applicators, golf courses, lawn care companies, structural pest control operators, and other agricultural or business pesticide users. No pre‑registration is required. The site will accept up to 300 pounds of eligible products at no cost. Those wishing to drop off more than 300 pounds are asked to call 612‑214‑6843 in advance.
Since the Waste Pesticide Collection Program began in 1990, the MDA has collected more than 10 million pounds statewide, reducing risks to Minnesota’s land and water.
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Media Contact
Cynthia Moothart, MDA Communications
651-420-2637
Cynthia.Moothart@state.mn.us
