Waste Pesticide Collection & Disposal Program

Waste Pesticides:

Improper disposal of waste pesticides can result in contamination of the state’s surface waters, ground water, and other natural resources.    

The goal of Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Waste Pesticide Program is to protect human and environmental health by providing users with a safe and legal method for the disposal of waste pesticides.   

The service is free to all pesticide users including licensed pest control operators, nurseries, farms and ranches.  Homeowners and other pesticide users are also urged to participate.  The program is funded by pesticide registration fees.  Waste pesticides are collected, packaged, and shipped according to state and federal regulations.  All waste pesticides are destroyed by incineration at an EPA licensed facility. 

Waste pesticides are weed killers, insecticides, and other pesticides that are: 

• Banned by the state or EPA

• Damaged or without labels

• Unusable & unwanted

Waste Pesticide Disposal:

• Protects the states ground and surface waters.

• Eliminates potential hazards from the farm, ranch, and other workplaces

• Is offered free of charge to all pesticide users.

Acceptable

Acceptable products: 

• Insecticides

• Weed killers

• Rat and mouse baits

• Fungicides

• Unknown pesticides

• Other pesticides

Ineligible

Ineligible products: 

• Fertilizer

• Paint

• Oil

• Antifreeze

• Pharmaceuticals

• Fertilizer and pesticide mixes

• All non pesticides

  This service is provided free of charge to all pesticide users.

Contact Information
2009 Waste Pesticide Collection Information

Las Vegas
Phone (702) 668-4570 
email: scottc@agri.state.nv.us

Reno and all other areas
Phone (775) 353-3715
email: jcarp@agri.state.nv.us