Nebraska Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Program

Disposing of used pesticide containers through the Nebraska Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling program helps protect the quality of Nebraska's water resources.

In addition, the program has recycled about 1,845,000 pounds of plastic since it was started in 1992. The recycled plastic is used in a variety of products including new pesticide containers, railroad ties, and speed bumps.

The program is offering 41 collection sites in 2009.

Rinsed and clean 2.5 gallon jugs and plastic crop protection drums of 15, 30, and 55 gallons will be accepted. Farmers, ranchers, custom applicators, aerial applicators, household pest exterminators, lawn care operators, mosquito abatement programs, roads departments, park departments, and others are encouraged to participate.

However, household and residential plastic pesticide containers cannot be recycled through this program. Once triple-rinsed, they may be disposed of as solid waste.

Read a full news release from the UNL Water Center including collection sites and dates