Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-93

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-17-93 - [Effective until 8/11/2024] Handling pesticide containers by commercial applicators

The following procedure governs handling of pesticide containers other than bulk pesticide containers by commercial applicators:

(1) Full or partially full containers:

(A) Pesticide containers shall be stored in a secure and locked enclosure.

(B) Pesticide containers shall be free of leaks.

(C) The storage area shall be maintained in good condition without unneccessary debris.

(D) Storage areas shall be identified by signs.

(2) Empty containers. Empty containers shall be stored in a secured area and kept for no more than ninety (90) days following use.

(3) Metal, glass, and plastic containers :

(A) All metal, glass, and plastic containers shall be triple-rinsed or pressure rinsed immediately after the pesticide is removed by the following or equivalent procedures:

(i) Using water or a detergent as a rinse capable of removing the pesticide, each container shall be filled with rinse equal to approximately ten percent (10%) of the volume of pesticides originally in the container.

(ii) The rinse shall be agitated thoroughly on all interior surfaces of the container. Agitation shall be accomplished by use of agitation equipment approved by the Department or by manual agitation of the rinse.

(iii) The rinsing procedure shall be repeated three times.

(iv) If the rinsate containing the rinse can be used in subsequent applications of the pesticide without reducing the effectiveness of the pesticide, the rinsate may be placed in the containment tank specified for that pesticide. If the rinsate is not classified as a controlled industrial waste upon disposal, it shall be placed in an approved surface impoundment.

(B) Upon completion of the triple-rinsing or pressure rinsing procedures, containers shall be disposed of as follows:

(i) Disposal in any permitted solid waste facility or sanitary landfill so long as all metal and plastic containers are pierced in each end;

(ii) Return, if possible, to the pesticide sales agent or the pesticide manufacturer pursuant to prior agreement; or

(iii) Resale to a third party for recycling or reconditioning.

(C) All pesticides shall be removed from paper and plastic bags to the maximum extent possible when the pesticide is initially mixed for application. Paper and plastic containers shall be disposed of as follows:

(i) Cut all sides of the container and open the container fully, without folds or crevices, on a flat surface. Shake any pesticides remaining in the opened container into the pesticide mix.

(ii) After cutting and flattening the pesticide containers, dispose of containers in a solid waste facility or sanitary landfill.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-93

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1034, eff 5-26-05