Pesticide How To's

How to read a pesticide label

How to handle pesticides

How to contact the Poison Center

Washington Poison Center or (800) 222-1222

How to report pesticide use violations

You can file a complaint concerning pesticide misuse or a licensing violation in Washington HERE. Be prepared to provide as much information as possible concerning the incident.

Washington State Department of Agriculture
Toll free statewide: 1 (877) 301-4555
Olympia: (360) 902-2040 (use this for emergencies)
Moses Lake: (509) 766-2575
Spokane: (509) 533-2690
Wenatchee: (509) 664-3171
Yakima: (509) 225-2640

How to get rid of old pesticides

The pesticides listed below have been canceled or restricted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency because of their effects on human health or the environment. If you have products containing these ingredients, don't use them.

2,4,5-T
Aldrin
Clopyralid
Chlordane
Chlorpyrifos
Diazinon
DDT
Dieldrin
Heptachlor
Kepone
Lead arsenate
Lindane
Mirex
Silvex
Toxaphene

Unwanted lawn and garden chemicals can be harmful if not disposed of properly. Never place unused or partially used pesticides in the garbage or down the drain. Some older pesticide labels say that these products can be disposed of in the trash, this is no longer allowable, and newer labels no longer suggest it.

Take leftover pesticides to a hazardous waste disposal site.

Most counties in Washington have household hazardous waste collection programs for unwanted pesticides.
Click on your county in the map below for information from the health department, public works department or solid waste agency for hours and locations.

Hazardous waste disposal sites