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The Facts:
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There is no
environmentally friendly way to dispose of pesticides
and herbicides.
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They should NEVER be
disposed of with household trash or poured down the sink, into stormdrains or into any waterbody.
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Bring pesticides and
herbicides to hazardous waste collections, either through the town
or state.
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These chemicals are then
shipped out of state to other facilities where they will be
incinerated, thereby releasing harmful chemicals into the
atmosphere.
Think Before
Buying:
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Over 2.9 million pounds
of yard care pesticides and herbicides were brought into Maine in
2004.
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This number has tripled
since 1995.
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Do your part to reduce
consumer demand for these products!
Resources for
Disposal:
Call your Town or visit
their website to find out when the next
Hazardous Waste Collection is.
Maine Environmental Depot
Maine Board of Pesticide Control |
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