Residents of Durham and surrounding counties may dispose of pesticide products at Pesticide Collection Day – Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 721 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701.

Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted. For liquid pesticide containers larger than five gallons or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office in advance (Monday – Friday, 919-560-0532) for information before bringing it to the collection event. No gas cylinders are accepted at the event; however, assistance information can be provided.

Pesticide Collection Day is made possible by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with Durham County Cooperative Extension Services.

For more information contact Darnell Parker, Small Farms Agent for Durham County Cooperative Extension Services, at (919) 560-0532.