Operation Cleansweep provides commercial farmers, nurseries, golf courses, and pest control services a safe and economical way to dispose of their canceled, suspended, and unusable pesticides. Additionally, government/public agencies that request servicing are allowed to participate if resources remain. Additional requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.Some of these materials are very old and in containers that are deteriorating. Proper disposal can be costly and a regulatory burden for small farmers and other pesticide users. Operation Cleansweep offers an opportunity to avoid these formidable barriers and to promote safe and environmentally sound pesticide use, handling and disposal. Operation Cleansweep began in 1995 with a statewide collection of more than 70,000 pounds of lead arsenate, a widely used pesticide for citrus operations that was banned from use by the EPA. Operation Cleansweep continues to collect and dispose of cancelled, suspended and unusable pesticides on an annual basis from qualifying participants throughout Florida. Pesticide collection will be conducted at the participant’s site by a hazardous waste contractor. For information on how to participate, email Cleansweep@FDACS.gov or call the toll-free number at 877-851-5285.

 

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