{"id":2087,"date":"2015-07-09T23:32:39","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T23:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2015-07-23T16:40:59","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T16:40:59","slug":"safe-disposal-of-pesticides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/safe-disposal-of-pesticides\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Disposal of Pesticides!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: red;\">A Guide on How to Handle Old or Unused Pesticides!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Plants, insects, bacteria, fungi and other organisms are a natural part of the environment. Some can benefit people, while others can be pests that you may need or want to control. You can choose from many different methods to control a pest. One method is to use a pesticide.<\/p>\n<p>A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances used to destroy, suppress or alter the life cycle of any pest. It is important that pesticides are used only where they are absolutely justified. It is essential that you carefully identify the pest you wish to control and then fully consider all the control options. When using a pesticide you must always follow label directions.<\/p>\n<p>Most common pesticides contain toxins and are categorized as household hazardous waste (HHW). Improper disposal of pesticides can result in accidental poisonings of children, pets, and wildlife, so it\u2019s important that you avoid certain habits when getting rid of leftover pesticides.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list flag\">\n<li><strong>Do NOT pour leftover pesticides down the sink, into the toilet, or down a sewer or street drain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Never reuse pesticide containers to carry or store other items, especially food or drinks. When empty, triple-rinse and dispose of the container according to label instructions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Never puncture or burn a pressurized or aerosol container &#8211; it could explode.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"full-width-mobile \" style=\"width: 215px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/recycletorrance.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pesticide.jpg\" class=\"fancybox\" title=\"\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"responsive wp-image-2104\" src=\"\/\" data-src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pesticide.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"frame gray\"><p><strong>Follow these safety recommendations for safe disposal of pesticides and their containers:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul class=\"list plus\">\n<li>The best way to dispose of small amounts of excess pesticides is to apply them for the specified pest according to the directions on the label.<\/li>\n<li>If you have no further use for them, ask your neighbors whether they have a similar pest control problem and can use them.<\/li>\n<li>The donated pesticide must be in its original, fully-labeled container.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that the person who receives it can read and follow the label directions.<\/li>\n<li>Always follow the label directions for disposal.<\/li>\n<li>Drop off at a Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up or permanent location.<br \/>\nVisit <a href=\"www.lacsd.org\/solidwaste\/swfacilities\/recyclecontact\/hhw_e_waste\/\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles County Sanitation District website<\/a> for more information on upcoming events and locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"list star\">\n<li>Hyperion Treatment Plant S.A.F.E. 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