Governor Josh Green, M.D.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ʻOIHANA MAHIʻAI

 

JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR

KIAʻĀINA
                                                                       

SHARON HURD
CHAIRPERSON

HAWAI`I BOARD OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                       

NR23-29

Dec. 16, 2023

 

HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLECT UNWANTED PESTICIDES

FROM FARMS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL USERS OF PESTICIDES ON KAUA‘I

 

 

HONOLULU – The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is conducting a free pesticide disposal program on Kaua‘i for farms and other commercial users of pesticides, to safely dispose of canceled, suspended, unwanted or unlabeled pesticides. This Pesticides Disposal Program (PDP) is only for commercial operations such as farms, licensed pest control operators and certified applicators as well as state and county agencies. There are some restrictions (see list of acceptable and unacceptable pesticides). Household pesticides will not be accepted under this program.

 

The PDP is a statewide project and while the event will be on Kaua‘i from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, participants must register in advance. The registration deadline is 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024.  The exact drop-off location on Kaua‘i will be provided only to registered participants. The registration form and PDP information are available on the HDOA website at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/main/pesticide-disposal-program/. 

 

Questions regarding the program and registration assistance should be directed to: EnviroServices & Training Center LLC, 808-456-3494 or email: [email protected].

 

The PDP is available to agricultural operations, including farms, ranches, nurseries and greenhouse growers. In addition, pesticide dealers, licensed pest control operators, golf course operators, landscape professionals, state and city agencies, and other commercial end users of pesticides are also eligible. Residential pesticides users are not eligible for this program and residents should contact the County of Kaua‘i Recycling Office for information regarding household hazardous waste disposal programs (https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Public-Works/Solid-Waste/Recycling/HHW).

 

“The proper disposal of pesticides is often a serious problem for many farmers, ranchers and companies that use pesticides in Hawai‘i,” said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture. “Normally, businesses would have to pay for proper pesticide disposal, so we strongly encourage Kaua‘i businesses to take advantage of this free service.”

 

The list of acceptable and unacceptable pesticides, safety tips on transporting pesticides, PDP collection schedule, frequently asked questions, and the PDP registration form may be found at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/main/pesticide-disposal-program/

 

PDP collection was conducted on O‘ahu in September with more than 30 companies turning in about 7,700 pounds of pesticides. PDP collections are currently in progress on Maui.  Future disposal events are planned on all islands.

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Attachment:               List of Acceptable/Unacceptable Materials

Media Contact:
Janelle Saneishi, Public Information Officer
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture
808-973-9560
[email protected]
http://hdoa.hawaii.gov

HDOA is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other class as protected under federal or state law, with respect to any program or activity.

                                                         

For more information, including language accessibility and filing a complaint, please contact HDOA Non-Discrimination Coordinator at (808) 973-9591, or visit HDOA’s website at http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/.

 

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