Always supervise tank filling. Consider using a closed handling system, in which the fertilizer is directly transferred from the storage container to the applicator equipment, such as by a hose. This will ensure that humans and the environment are never inadvertently exposed to the chemical. Use rinsate for mixing subsequent loads. Spill Cleanup Promptly sweep up dry spills and reuse the fertilizer as it was intended.
Dry spills are usually very easy to clean up.
Dry pesticide impregnated fertilizer is considered a pesticide and, if spilled, should be recovered and applied to the target crop as it was intended. For liquid spills, recover as much of the spill as possible and reuse it as it was intended. It may be necessary to remove contaminated soil and apply it to fields. Have an emergency response plan for the site. Know where the runoff water will flow, how to handle your particular fertilizers and whom to call for help.