You read the label or product information on most farm products and have a fair understanding of which products are hazardous. Once you buy a hazardous product, you reduce the chances of the product's becoming a hazardous waste by using all of the product on its intended use. You use hazardous products at least 100 feet from and on grade with a well or any water source. You dispose of empty hazardous product containers by storing them in a locked area away from children or livestock, and at least 100 feet from a well or water source. You dispose of unused hazardous products by storing them in a locked area away from children, pets, livestock, and at least 100 feet from a well or other water source.
Leftover sludge is taken to a hazardous waste contractor or approved incinerator.
Pesticide bags are completely emptied and disposed of with other solid waste. Unrinsed empty or partly filled plastic or bagged pesticide containers are stored less than 100 feet from a well or water source or dumped on or off the farm. You store used antifreeze in tight containers away from children and animals and more than 100 feet from a well or water source. Recyclable empty product containers also are recycled. Empty product containers are stored under cover more than 100 feet from a well or water source.