The plastic is used in manufacture of new pesticide containers, parking curbs and pallets and as an ingredient in road asphalt. Private applicators are those who apply pesticides only to their own ground, ground they rent, or farm workers who apply pesticides to their employers ground. Passing a test administered by Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture at no charge. Attending a three hour class conducted by cooperative extension each year in late winter. Reading a self study manual and mark answers to questions in the back.
Manuals are available from cooperative extension offices.
Certification is valid for three years.