Agricultural Pesticide
Container Recycling
Program

 

Conserve Resources
Protect the Land, Air & Water
Save Money

 

 

Program Goals:                           CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE BROCHURE 2008

v     To dispose of pesticide containers in a cost-effective, environmentally sound way which benefits agriculture and the community.

v     To encourage resource conservation by recycling plastic containers.

v     To protect public health.

v     To lessen financial impact on farmers and agricultural businesses.

Collections are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at these authorized disposal sites:

Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility
2323 East Lovelace Road, Manteca CA 
(800) 449-4840

 FREE on the second Wednesday of:

February, April, June, August, October, December.

For 2008:
    February 13       April 9          June 11  
    August 13           October 8     December 10

North County Recycling Center 
  17900 East Harney Lane, Lodi CA
  (800) 449-4840

 FREE on the second Thursday of:

January, March, May, July, September, November.

 For 2008:
 

January 10       March  13          May 8  


   July 10             September 11   November 13

 

Tracy Materials Recovery Facility
   30703 S MacArthur Drive, Tracy CA
   (209) 832-2355

 FREE on the second Tuesday of:

February, May, August, November.

 For 2008:
    February 12        May 13
    August 12            November 11

Foothill Sanitary Landfill
  6484 North Waverly Road, Linden CA
  (800) 449-4840

FREE on the second Wednesday of:

March and September.

 For 2008:
    March 12   September 10

  

Acceptable Container Requirements

1.   Type:                Non-refillable HDPE containers (HDPE #2).
2.   Prior Use:         EPA registered agricultural products.
3.   Users:               Growers or Commercial Applicators.
4.   Sizes:               Up to 55 gallon capacity drums.
5.    Cleaning:         Containers must be empty, triple or pressure
                              rinsed and punctured a time of use, then allowed
                              to dry.  Staining is acceptable; caked-on residue
                              is not.
6.   Storage:           Keep empty containers in a building or under a
                               tarp.
7.    Parts & Caps:    Remove all non-HDPE parts including caps,
                               metal handles, rubber linings, plastic seals, bungs, labels and booklets.

 

    Disposal Procedures for Plastic Containers

 ON SCHEDULED FREE RECYCLING DAY:

§   Follow ACRC requirements for acceptable materials.
§   Self-certify the containers are clean using forms available through the
    Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
§   Containers will be certified by an inspector from the Agricultural
    Commissioner’s Office at the disposal site.
§   No gate fees will be charged for plastic containers.  If garbage or other
   materials are included in the load, a fee is charged.
§   Off-load containers as instructed.

 

ON AN UNSCHEDULED DAY:

§   Follow ACRC requirements for acceptable materials.
§   Arrange to have containers inspected and certified by an inspector from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office before they are      taken to an authorized disposal site.

o       Stockton           468-3300

o       Tracy                831-5407

o       Lodi                  331-7287

o       Simms Station   468-5542 or 838-2276

§   Take your containers to the disposal site.

§   Normal gate fees will be charged.

§   Off-load containers as instructed.

 

NOTICE

Containers not meeting the above-stated requirements or those that once held motor oil, fuel, or antifreeze will be refused and may cause the load to be rejected in its entirety.  If contamination is detected post-delivery, San Joaquin County will contact the person or entity that made delivery of prohibited waste. The contaminants must then be removed from the premises by the deliverer within 48 hours from the time of notification and must be disposed of as prescribed by state and federal laws. Proof of proper disposal (documents and/or manifests) will be required and shall be provided to San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division. If not safely and lawfully removed within the 48 hour period, San Joaquin County will contract with a hazardous waste hauler for removal and legal disposal. The person or entity that made delivery shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the handling and disposal of prohibited material.
 

Agricultural Pesticide Container Recycling is sponsored by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors

For more information contact:

Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
(209) 468-3066 or
Office of the Agricultural Commissioner
(209) 468-3300

 Other Resources

The following organizations provide incentives and assistance and rebates for improving the effects of agriculture on the community:

 PG&E:
• Greenhouse Heat Curtains & Infrared Film
• Sprinkler Nozzles and Drip Irrigation
• Refrigeration and Solar Projects
• Wineries & Vineyards, Tank Insulation
• Dairies
• Ag Combustion Engine Conversion Incentive
www.pge.com or call 1-800-468-4743

 SJ Valley Air:
• Heavy Duty Engine Incentive Program
www.valleyair.org or call (209) 557-6472

 Valley CAN (Clean Air Now):
Valley CAN has grants available for projects that improve air quality in the San Joaquin Valley.
www.valley-can.org or call (800) 806-2004