Keep track of your inventory. Pesticides that cannot be legally used must be disposed of as hazardous wastes. If the pesticide registration was recently canceled there may be a recall program. The pesticide registrant or a government agency may collect the pesticide for disposal. Your county extension office will have information about pesticides eligible for recall programs.
Some companies dispose of hazardous wastes for a fee.
If you decide to hire a disposal company, contact several different reliable firms. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, with support from the Georgia Crop Production Alliance and the Georgia Farm Bureau, have established a pilot program to help Georgia farmers dispose of unwanted pesticides at little or no cost. Called Georgia Clean Day, the program has been very successful, disposing of more than 100 tons of waste pesticides since 1994. The program was greatly expanded in 1998, with funding from the Georgia Legislature. Store your pesticide wastes securely and inquire about programs in your area by checking with your county extension office or the Georgia Department of Agriculture.