Dumping weed killers...etc...need help quick!

[DillonsLawnCare]

hey guys, my grandfather died this past monday and was very passionate about his yard.:usflag:

anyways, he has about 3 10 gallon spray jugs full of something.

i do not know what is in them. i do remember he used to ride around with his tractor and one of the spray things in the back of a cart, spraying selected areas in the yard. so i want to say either broadleaf killer, all purpose killer, or both.

My question is, how do i determine what is in them, and where do i dispose of the chemicals, legally! i didnt know if there was a facility where i can dump that stuff or what.....

Thanks in advance!!:waving:

[Ric]

Dillion

Since most us don't live in your area you must seek local help. Call your County Extension Agent or a Pest Control Company in your area. My State will offer a once a year disposal day where you can take unwanted chemicals of all kinds. They then burn the chemicals in a special furnace with filters.

[ted putnam]

Ric is right. Ours is Arkansas Dept of Pollution and Ecology. Your state(TN) will have something similar with a similar name in all probability.

[DillonsLawnCare]

ok, thanks for the help!!

[JDUtah]

Our local county dump lets us drop off any houshold chemicals for free... might wanna call them?

[DillonsLawnCare]

Our local county dump lets us drop off any houshold chemicals for free... might wanna call them?

Ok, Thanks!! I will give them a call tomorrow!!

Thanks again!!!!!!!!

[DLAWNS]

Same here, they have hazardous waste day once a year here. I am very sorry to hear about your loss.

[mngrassguy]

You could test some on a small area of your lawn (3"x3"). Make sure it is diluted and not concentrate. If it doesn't kill everything in 5-7 days, spray the rest on your lawn. I too am sorry for your loss. My father in-law left this world (and me) last year with the same problem. I'm glad to hear your not going to just dump it in a sewer or something stupid like that.

[LushGreenLawn]

You could test some on a small area of your lawn (3"x3"). Make sure it is diluted and not concentrate. If it doesn't kill everything in 5-7 days, spray the rest on your lawn. I too am sorry for your loss. My father in-law left this world (and me) last year with the same problem. I'm glad to hear your not going to just dump it in a sewer or something stupid like that.

He does not know what in the container, so there is no way for him to know how to mix. My Ag Inspector says to spray out the product like normal, even if there are no weeds, and on the paperwork write (disposal) for the weeds targeted. But, in his case not knowing what is actually in the containers, everyone's advise is best, taking them to the local household hazard waste collection spot.

[Ric]

He does not know what in the container, so there is no way for him to know how to mix. My Ag Inspector says to spray out the product like normal, even if there are no weeds, and on the paperwork write (disposal) for the weeds targeted. But, in his case not knowing what is actually in the containers, everyone's advise is best, taking them to the local household hazard waste collection spot.

Lust

Great point, Granddad just might of been real old school and used all kinds of very toxic chemicals by today's standards. Believe it or not. Here in Florida, God's waiting room, Retirees bring their old chemicals when they move here to retire. I have seen DDT and Chlordane in more than one garage. Spraying known chemicals on your own lawn is one thing. Spraying unknown chemicals is entirely different.

[mngrassguy]

I Guess you guys are right. I should have thought my reply through better. For an experienced lawn guy, I can tell what most things are by smell. For the average homeowner, dispose of properly through your county agent.

[Marcos]

My dad passed away in 2005 and I found a number of gallons of unopened chlorodane in his pole barn....as well as some DDT dust in a drum.

Long-term termite prevention (on my own buildings) has NEVER been easier. I used up the chlorodane directly under various horizontal slabs during construction, where it will have NO chance of being moved away by H20.

The DDT dust from 1950 or 60whatever...I did turn in.
It looked very old, unstable, & nasty.
Needless to say...a couple of the fellows that were there when I dropped the thing off, were more than just a little 'taken aback' to see an old half-empty DDT drum come in after 40-50 years or so.

[Ric]

My dad passed away in 2005 and I found a number of gallons of unopened chlorodane in his pole barn....as well as some DDT dust in a drum.

Long-term termite prevention (on my own buildings) has NEVER been easier. I used up the chlorodane directly under various horizontal slabs during construction, where it will have NO chance of being moved away by H20.

The DDT dust from 1950 or 60whatever...I did turn in.
It looked very old, unstable, & nasty.
Needless to say...a couple of the fellows that were there when I dropped the thing off, were more than just a little 'taken aback' to see an old half-empty DDT drum come in after 40-50 years or so.


Marcos

When DDT came off the market, Farmers bought up and stored all the DDT they could find. DDT was the only true Corn Bore Control there was at the time. Don't be surprised if someone runs across a barn full of old DDT drums in your area. Several years ago My old Agi inspector made a surprise visit on a Large CPO and found a back room with 50 jugs of Chlordane. He told me having chemicals is not against the law as written, but using them is illegal. He only wrote a report and made the CPO account for every drop Chlordane he has in stock. The CPO must get a documentation when turns in the Chlordane.

[RigglePLC]

Dillion,
don't take possession, move it or assume any responsibility for the stuff. You don't want it to become your problem--or your liability. A professional disposal company could hit you for big bucks.

Probably too late.

The once-a-year household unwanted chemicals program is operating in most counties--but comercial applicators are prohibited--don't use your truck.
I think perhaps I should check my 92 year old mother's garage, myself.

In general, most products can be diluted 10 to one and applied to a plowed field or gravel drive with no problem. Compare the odor and color with known samples to narrow it down. Apply a few drops to a grass, a weed or insect to narrow the possibilities.
Let us know what happens? Thanks.