Dispose of Old or Unusable Pesticides - Maine Board of Pesticides Control Collection Program - October 2022
Homeowners sometimes discover old, unusable or “obsolete” pesticides in the shed, garage or cellar of their homes. Many compounds found in older pesticides, like DDT, dioxin-containing 2,4,5-T and compounds of arsenic, mercury or lead are now banned because of their hazards to human health, wildlife or to the environment. Sometimes pesticides become unusable because they freeze or get damp and solidify.
As these materials are not accepted at the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility, residents looking for a responsible and free option to dispose of old or unusable pesticides can utilize the Maine Board of Pesticides (BPC) Control Collection Program.
The next collection will be held during October 2022 with the closest collection location to Kittery taking place in Portland. Registration for the October 2022 collection must be submitted by September 26, 2022.
- Complete the online registration form located here.
- Register via fillable PDF located here.
- Request a paper copy of the registration form by contacting the BPC at pesticides@maine.gov or 207-287-2731.
Augusta, ME 04333
The BPC will contact those who have submitted a registration several weeks prior to the collection to inform them of their collection date and location.
For more information about the collection program, registration and additional resources, please visit the BPC’s website by clicking here.