Free Disposal of Unwanted Pesticides
Popular one-day program set for April 22, 2008 in Santaquin
Hear an audio clip about the disposal program
Do you have an aging package or barrel of pesticides and don’t know how to get rid of it? The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) can help you during its annual free pesticide pick up program that is set for Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in Santaquin, Utah. The popular program has collected more than 90 tons of unused pesticide from dozens of locations throughout the state.
The collection point for this year will be at the Utah Department of Transportation road shed located at 637 W. Hwy 6 Santaquin, Utah 84655. Anyone may bring their unwanted or outdated pesticides.
In order for the UDAF to better coordinate the pickup of the pesticide, those bringing product must identify how much and what kind of material they have. To participate in this free service fill out a registration form available from an Agriculture agent located at most county offices, or download the form from the UDAF website and fax it to (801) 538-7189.
"This is a totally anonymous program," said Robert Hougaard, program manager. "No record of your name is kept after the program, and you are free from any risk of cost or penalty." He added.
Citizens are requested to bring the unwanted pesticide to a central location in their region. Licensed hazardous waste disposal companies, under contract with the state, will pick up the product and destroy them. Contact Robert Hougaard for sign up: (801) 538-7187.
The program began in 1993 by collecting about 11,500 pounds of product at a cost of about $51,000. To date, with the help of experience and state contracted vendors, the Division has collected more than
182, 000 pounds of material at a cost of $40,463. The cost per pound dropped by nearly 60 percent.
One reason for the program’s popularity is that it saves people hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in disposal fees as well as considerable paperwork.
Pre-registration forms are available from UDAF agricultural compliance specialists in your area:
- Ron Larsen (801) 538-7186 Salt Lake City
- Darrell Cook (801) 851-7793 Provo
- Rich Riding (801) 851-7794 Provo
- Mark Ashcroft (435) 752-6263 Logan
- Mike Willardson (435) 734-3328 Brigham City
- John Little (801) 399-8380 Ogden
- Curtis Parker (801) 451-3406 Farmington
- Bob Puck (435) 725-0202 Roosevelt
- Carl Bott (435) 636-3234 Price
- Roger Brian (435) 893-0476 Richfield
- Jeremy Peterson (435) 634-5708 St. George
- Robert Hougaard, Program Manager (801) 538-7187
Posted March 27, 2008
