Department Announces Pesticide Disposal Events
The Montana Department of Agriculture is facilitating fall pesticide disposal events during the week of Sept. 2326, in Plentywood, Glasgow, Glendive and Hardin.
Annual pesticide waste collection events have collected nearly 780,000 pounds of pesticide waste from over 1,800 participants since the program’s inception in 1994.
“When it comes the disposal of pesticide products, Montana has limited options,” said Carli Davis of the MDA’s Pesticide Disposal and Container Recycling Programs. “This program ensures that waste product is properly disposed of in a manner that is also environmentally friendly.”
The MDA program was designed to assist individuals with disposing of any pesticides that are unusable as originally intended, or cannot be used for any other purpose, in an environmentally responsible way.
In effect, the Pesticide and Waste Disposal Program protects Montana’s ecosystems and groundwater, as well as families, pets, livestock and drinking water from potentially hazardous materials.
2025 Pesticide Waste Collection Dates and Locations: Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Plentywood Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Glasgow Thursday, Sept. 25 – Glendive Friday, Sept. 26 – Hardin The pre-registration deadline for the fall event is Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Registrations for pesticide waste collection events are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of material; amounts over 200 pounds are assessed at $1 per pound, and products are weighed on site. Additional fees may apply to pesticides with dioxins or dioxin precursors.
Please visit the Montana Waste Pesticide Disposal Program page at agr.mt.gov to register.
For more information, visit agr.mt.gov/Pesticide-Waste-Disposal-Program or contact Carli Davis at 406465-0531.
