State Sets Pesticide Disposal

The N. C. 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 is Mark Seitz, Agricultural Extension Agent for Pender County. Collection will be on April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw.

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted. For liquid pesticide containers larger than five gallon or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for information before bringing it to the collection event. No gas cylinders will be accepted; however, assistance information can be provided.

Contact the Cooperative Extension Office at 910.259.1235 for more information.

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