North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Durham County Center, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Durham and surrounding counties.  Collection will be Wednesday, October 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center (721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701).

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted, including banned and out-dated pesticides. For liquid pesticide containers larger than 5 gal or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact John Lyttle at the Cooperative Extension Office for information before bringing to the collection event. No gas cylinders are accepted at the event; however, assistance information can be provided.

TIME / LOCATION:

721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Wednesday, October 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.     

FAQs:

• Event time: Pesticide Collection Days are always 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with no breaks.
• ETA: We will arrive sometime between 830 a.m.-930 a.m. to set up and will not close until at least 2 p.m.
• Materials Accepted: Our Contractor can only accept pesticides – if in doubt, contact us.
• Pesticide Dealers, Retailers and Businesses: The PDAP’s focus is to assist agricultural producers, farmers, and homeowners. Collecting from dealerships and retail pesticide sales would overburden the Program’s budget. If in doubt, contact us prior to collection day to discuss individual situations for potential assistance.
• Materials NOT Accepted: We cannot accept pressurized cylinders (small aerosol containers are ok), minibulk/IBC containers, or unknown materials, or other non-pesticide items at the event – if in doubt, contact us before the event for assistance/options.
• Bulk Liquids: Any material container over 5gal in size requires pre-approval from our Contractor. Contact us before the event for assistance/options.
• Pesticides from outside the County: Yes, pesticides can be brought to the Collection Day from surrounding counties.