Agricultural Container Recycling Day

Farmers and commercial applicators can recycle agricultural chemical containers for free on Sat., Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, 195 S. Main Street, Mount Gilead. This event is part of the Ag Container Recycling Council program, a national nonprofit that has recycled over 236 million pounds of agricultural plastic containers since 1992. Farmers, commercial applicators and anyone working under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator are eligible. Containers must have previously held EPA-registered pesticides or crop protection products labeled for agriculture, animal health, forestry, specialty pest control, or non-registered products such as adjuvants, fertilizers, crop oil and micronutrients. This is a free event and registration is not required. To be accepted, containers must meet all of the following requirements: For more information on proper rinsing and what containers qualify click here. For any questions about the event, contact Farm Bureau at 419-747-7488. This event is co-hosted by Morrow County Farm Bureau, Morrow County Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension – Morrow County.