The Oregon Department of Agriculture will hold several free pesticide collection events across the state in 2022. The Department says these events allow farmers, landowners, and other commercial pesticide users to safely and legal dispose of unused or unwanted pesticide products.

Dates scheduled for the year include:

  • April 30th: Simplot Grower Solutions, 1700 SW Fourth St., No. 4344, Ontario. 
  • May 14th: Clean Harbors Environmental Services, 16540 SE 130th Clackamas.
  • October 1st: Rogue Transfer Station, 8001 Table Rock Road, White City. 
  • October 15th: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear St., Roseburg​​.  ​​ 
  • October 22nd: ​Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairgrounds Road, Madras.

In addition, a fall event also is being scheduled for Mount Angel.

To learn more or to register, visit the ODA's Website. Or, for general registration questions, E-mail Kathryn Rifenburg or call (971) 600-5073.

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