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Pesticide Container Recycling

  • Helena 37 W 3rd St Shelby, MI (map)

Farmers are encouraged to take advantage of a coordinated effort between Oceana Conservation District and local agri-chemical companies to recycle their empty pesticide jugs.

Empty containers MUST be:

  • Ag-based product containers

  • HDPE plastic #2 or #7

  • Triple-rinsed, clean and dry

  • Booklets removed!

  • Caps removed (rinse and put in regular garbage)

  • 55 gallons or smaller

  • Preferred method of delivery: Tied together with twine through handles or bring loose (without caps).

Collection Dates are September 15-27 at Helena in Shelby during office hours and September 28 at Acres Co-op in Scottville from 10-11am only. Do not leave jugs at these sites other than during scheduled times! Call Oceana Conservation District (231) 861-5600 with questions.

Earlier Event: September 11
Beach Clean Up
Later Event: September 15
Timber Tax Workshop