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Spring 2009
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: Under normal weather conditions, including rainfall and wind, the Spring 2009 CleanSweepNY event will be held as scheduled. Waste segregation occurs indoors at the collection site. Take caution and properly cover materials transported in open bed trucks. If an unexpected snow and/or ice event occurs, please contact us for further information at the CleanSweepNY toll-free phone number: 1-877-793-3769.
CleanSweepNY is an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and/or obsolete pesticides and other chemicals. This opportunity is directed at agriculture, professional certified applicators, marinas and schools. These efforts are administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and are supported by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Who: Those residing in the target area of Columbia, Greene, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, Montgomery and Schenectady Counties When: During the Week of April 6, 2009 Where: The Spring 2009 collection sites are at the following locations (Click link to view map):
Why: Safe and economical disposal of unwanted or unregistered pesticides and other chemicals. Elimination of potential hazards to first responders and HazMat team members. Elimination of potential for environmental contamination. Cost: No charge to farmers. All others receive free 100 lb pesticide benefit. All non-pesticide disposal costs are on a per-pound basis at a nominal fee. Specific disposal costs can be viewed on Cost Structure page. How: Pre-registration is mandatory. Registration packets will be mailed out via USPS upon request. Call 1-877-793-3769 to request a packet. There is no enforcement potential for any product turned in as part of this collection program. Ten CleanSweepNY efforts have been conducted throughout New York State and 1,485 have registered with NO enforcement of any kind to any participant. Please do the right thing and help us to cleanup New York State of unwanted and unuseable chemicals. Enrollment Forms help to identify:
Brochure - A PDF version of the Fall brochure.
An Important Message A letter mailed to participants in the registration packet. Important Links - Visit the links page for even more information. |
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