Leonardtown, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is sponsoring its summer collection program for empty plastic (HDPE) pesticide containers according to specific guidelines. The nearest location to St. Mary’s County which accepts out-of–county pesticide containers is the Frederick County Landfill, 9031 Reich’s Ford Road, Frederick, MD 21704. Containers will be accepted on June 21, July 19, August 23 and September 20, 2016 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
MDA inspectors will supervise the collection to ensure only triple rinsed or pressure rinsed, clean, plastic HDPE pesticide containers are collected. Additional requirements necessary for pesticide containers to be acceptable for recycling purposes can be viewed on the Inspection Checklist at http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/2016%20Brochure.pdf or by calling 410-841-5710. Pesticide containers collected will be chipped and transported to an approved recycling facility for processing.
For more information about recycling in St. Mary’s County, please contact the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Recycling Program at 301-863-8400, or on the web at www.stmarysmd.com.