Pesticide Clean Sweep- Dates & Locations Announced – Facts for Fancy Fruit

Pesticide Clean Sweep- Dates & Locations Announced

2023 OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Information Form

WHAT: An OISC Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program designed to collect and
dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just
unwanted pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides,
etc.) is being sponsored by the Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC). This
disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over 250 pounds
there will be a $2.00 per pound charge. This is a great opportunity for you to legally
dispose of unwanted products at little or no cost.

WHO: All public and private schools, golf courses, nurseries, farmers, ag dealers, public,
cities, towns, municipalities and county units of government or others receiving this
notice are eligible to participate.

WHEN: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Local Time

WHERE:

August 15, 2023: Wayne County Fairgrounds
861 N. Salisbury Rd. Richmond, Indiana 47374

August 16, 2023: Jackson County Fairgrounds
476 E. County Rd. 100 S. Brownstown, Indiana 47220

August 17, 2023: Elkhart County Solid Waste
59530 County Rd. 7 Elkhart, Indiana 46517

August 22, 2023: Posey County Co-Op (Gibson County)
235 State Rd. 68 Haubstadt, Indiana 47639

August 23, 2023: Newton County Highway Department
3640 S. 275 W. Morocco, Indiana 47963

August 24, 2023: Hendricks County Fairgrounds
1900 E. Main St. Danville, Indiana 46122

HOW: Complete the Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Participant Form to the
best of your ability (https://oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/2023cleansweep/2023_clean_sweep_form.pdf).

Mail, e-mail cleansweep@groups.purdue.edu or fax the
completed form to Nathan Davis at 765-494-4331 no later than Wed., August 9,
2023.

Questions may be directed to Nathan at 765-494-7108. Then bring your leak
free and safe to transport containers to the collection site. DO NOT mix materials.

***Empty pesticide containers will not be accepted, please follow label directions
for proper disposal of empty pesticide containers***

*NOTE: OISC reserves the right to cancel this Pesticide Clean Sweep Project if there
is not adequate demand. Participants submitting the enclosed planning form by
August 9, 2023 will be contacted immediately if cancellation is necessary

Share This Article
It is the policy of the Purdue University that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue is an Affirmative Action Institution. This material may be available in alternative formats. 1-888-EXT-INFO Disclaimer: Reference to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may have similar uses. Any person using products listed in this publication assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current directions of the manufacturer.