What should you do with leftover product and/or its container?

What should you do with leftover product and/or its container?

• A. Dispose of any leftover product and/or its container
• B. Reuse the container for another product
• C. Pour leftover product into the drain
• D. Keep it indefinitely

Answer: (A)

Leftover pesticide product and its container must be handled safely to prevent harm to people, pets, and the environment. The best course is to dispose of any leftover product and its container in accordance with the product label and local regulations. Residues can remain toxic, so reusing the container for another product or keeping leftovers indefinitely creates a real risk of exposure or misuse. Pouring leftovers down a drain is frequently prohibited and can lead to contamination of water systems. Instead, use up the product if possible or take it to an approved pesticide disposal program or hazardous waste facility per the label directions. When disposing, rinse the container as the label directs, then seal, puncture, or otherwise render it unusable for reuse before sending it to the proper disposal channel.

Leftover pesticide product and its container must be handled safely to prevent harm to people, pets, and the environment. The best course is to dispose of any leftover product and its container in accordance with the product label and local regulations. Residues can remain toxic, so reusing the container for another product or keeping leftovers indefinitely creates a real risk of exposure or misuse. Pouring leftovers down a drain is frequently prohibited and can lead to contamination of water systems. Instead, use up the product if possible or take it to an approved pesticide disposal program or hazardous waste facility per the label directions. When disposing, rinse the container as the label directs, then seal, puncture, or otherwise render it unusable for reuse before sending it to the proper disposal channel.