Section R3-3-308. Pesticide Containers and Pesticides; Storage and Disposal

A.      Each person storing pesticides or non-triple rinsed pesticide containers shall:

1.        Provide a secure, well-ventilated storage location;

2.        Verify that the containers are nonleaking and closed if not in use; and

3.        Conspicuously post a sign at the entrance to the storage area warning others that pesticides are stored inside.

B.       A person shall not place misleading wording or markings on a service container that are not related to the pesticide in the container.

C.      A person using a service container to store or transport a pesti- cide concentrate or registered ready-to-use pesticide, shall place a durable and legible label or tag on the service container that lists:

1.        Name, e-mail address, if applicable, and telephone num- ber of the applicator or custom applicator using the pesti- cide;

2.        Brand or trade name of the pesticide;

3.        EPA registration number;

4.        Name and percentage of the active ingredient;

5.        Dilution, if any, in the service container;

6.        EPA-assigned signal word (danger, warning, or caution) for the registered label; and

7.        The phrase “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.”

D.      A person shall not store or transport any pesticide in a con- tainer that has been used for food, feed, beverages, drugs, or cosmetics, or, because of shape, size, or marking is identified with food, feed, beverages, drugs, or cosmetics.

E.       A person shall not dump, negligently store, or leave unat- tended any pesticide, service container, or pesticide container or part of a container, at any place or under any condition that will create a hazard to an individual, an animal, or property.

F.       A person shall not dispose of any pesticide or pesticide con- tainer except according to label directions and all applicable laws.

G.      Before a person disposes of any pesticide container, the person shall ensure that the following steps are taken:

1.        After emptying each pesticide container other than a pres- surized container, a paper bag, or a container designed for reuse with the same pesticide and described in R3-3-309, the container is triple rinsed and:

a.         The rinsate is not discharged into the environment unless the discharge is performed according to label directions, and applicable laws;

b.        The rinsate is placed into a service container or the application equipment for use on an application site, or the rinsate is disposed as allowed by the label;

c.         Each container is punctured or crushed after it is tri- ple rinsed to render the container incapable of hold- ing any material; and

2.        A pesticide container that is a combustible bag or pack- age is thoroughly emptied and either:

a.         Folded and tied into bundles or otherwise secured, or

b.        Enclosed securely in a secondary container that is labeled as containing pesticide residue.

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 20, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Renumbered from R3-10-308 (Supp. 91-4). Former Sec- tion R3-3-308 renumbered to R3-3-304; new R3-3-308 renumbered from R3-3-313 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004

(Supp. 04-1).