Virginia’s Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program is a free service that
provides a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of properly rinsed
plastic pesticide containers. The program is a cooperative effort among the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Cooperative Extension and
local governments. The program is administered under national guidelines developed by
the Ag Container Recycling
Council.
Since its inception in 1993, this program has recycled over 3.22 million pounds of plastic
pesticide containers. Containers are granulated by a contractor with assistance from VDACS
and local personnel. Granulated chips are transported to recycling facilities and fabricated
into items such as pallets, fence posts, field drain tiles and parking stops.
Citizens may contact their County Supervisor or Cooperative Extension Agent to request
that their county or city participate in this program. Agricultural producers, licensed
pesticide dealers, commercial application firms, golf courses and local governments
interested in a recycling program should contact the Office of Pesticide
Services for additional information.