Plastic Recycling Event
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Address - New for 2024:
Registration Required: No
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures plans to hold plastic container recycling events twice per year (Spring and Fall).
Accepted Material:
Plastic pesticide/chemical containers ranging in size from 1 pint to 55 gallons will be accepted.
Containers must be:
- Plastic containers ranging from 1 pint to 55 gallons
- Containers must be triple-rinsed and dried
- Containers 15 gallons and larger must be cut into quarters prior to bringing to Recycling Day
- All plastic lids, plastic/metal handles and rings, label booklets, and plastic sleeves must be removed (glued labels accepted)
- Secure containers in trucks and trailers during transport
Materials Not Accepted
- Plastic tubing
- PVC pipe
- Plastic measuring cups
- 5-gallon bucket lids
- Metal or plastic handles
- Containers that held motor oil, anti-freeze, and/or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
- Any other miscellaneous plastics
Any unauthorized plastics or improperly rinsed containers will be rejected.
Preparing larger containers for recycling:
- Cut 5-gallon jugs in half
- Cut barrels lengthwise and then into smaller pieces
- 15-gallon containers: each half cut in two
- 30-gallon containers: each half cut in thirds
- 55-gallon containers: each half cut in quarters
This Event is open to:
- Growers
- Nurseries
- Pest Control Business
- Golf Courses
- Parks
- Government Agencies
Resources:
- For additional information, please contact Alex Nguyen at the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures at (707) 565-2371
- For more information on the Ag Container Recycling Council, please visit the Council’s Resource page at https://agrecycling.org/resources/
- Ag Container Recycling Council Inspection Checklist (PDF: 830 kB)
- Ag Container Recycling Council Rinsing Best Practices (PDF: 567 kB)
Forms:
- Pesticide Container Rinse Certification Form (PDF: 251 kB)
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