The Board of Pesticides Control is partnering with the Maine Department of Environmental Protect to offer a collection event for unwanted or obsolete pesticides for Maine Residents and family-owned farms free of charge. The next obsolete pesticide collection days will be held during October 2022, one day each in Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, and Portland. More details will be provided to applicants prior to the event, including dates, times, drop-off locations/directions, and paperwork necessary for transport.

Pre-registration is required by September 26 to participate, drop-ins are not permitted.

For more details about how to apply and registration forms, visit

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml

You can also email pesticides@maine.gov, or call 207-287-2731