North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Pender County Center, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Pender and surrounding counties. The local site manager will be Mark Seitz , Agricultural Extension Agent for Pender County. Collection will be day, April 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 801 S Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425. Robeson Co. Wed, 04/24 10am - 2pm.

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted.  For liquid pesticide containers larger than 5 gal or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact 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.  Contact the Cooperative Extension Office for more information. 910-259-1235

DATE/TIME:

10am – 2pm     WED    04 24 24           ROBESON CO

10am – 2pm     THUR   04 25 24           PENDER CO

FAQs:

Below are several frequently asked questions.  The list will be updated as new questions arise.

• Event time: Pesticide Collection Days are always 10am-2pm with no breaks.
• ETA: We will arrive sometime between 830am-930am to set up and will not close until at least 2pm.
• 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, 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. Please share your event date w other co agents.