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NMENTAL PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, ANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
Disposal of Pesticide Containers an Emergency
If you believe that pollutio has occurred or is
can be put straight into your household rubbish. on Tel. 01534 709535. garden pesticides Containers that have held ready to use products likely to occur, please contact Environmental Protection
Containers which have held a concentrated product and and the aquatic environment which are not sealed (aerosols and some trigger sprays
are sealed) must be rinsed 3 times. You should dispose rther Information
further information on using pesticides in the garden
of the washings as though they were surplus dilute
please refer to the following websites:
solution. The empty containers can then be disposed of
with your normal household rubbish.
Pe sticide Safety Directorate:
Sealed containers should be trea as hazardous www.pesticides.gov.uk
household waste. Household quantities can be disposed of at the Bellozanne recycling centre during Health & Safety Executive: normal opening hours. Larger quantities by prior www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/index.htm
arrangement only, at Bellozanne. Please contact the
The Environment Agency: Liquid Waste Manager on 01534 448544.
www.environmentagency.gov.uk
Empty garden pesticide containers should not be used
Jersey Water: again for any other purposes and are not suitable for
www.jerseywater.je recycling.
Remember, pesticides approved for use in gardens are safe to the user and the environment provided that they Water
are used according to the label, stored properly and Pollution disposed of properly.
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waters is an offence under the Causing or knowingly permitting pollution of controlledWater Pollution Tel: 709535 (Jersey) Law, 2000. There are however strong
defences that may be available to persons acting in a
responsible manner.
A copy of the law can be obtained from the States
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Water Made Clearer: Garden Pesticides and Aquatic Environment
Jersey Water and the Environment Department monitor the level of pesticides (chemicals used to kill insects, weeds etc) in streams, reservoirs and groundwater
out the Island. Whilst low levels of agricultural pesticides have been detected in the past, Environmental Protection are now finding that a number of pollution incidents have resulted from the spillage or misuse of garden pesticides. The aim of this leaflet is to
dvice to all users of garden pesticides concerning ks to the environment associated with the storage,
application and disposal of these types of chemicals.
Before Using a Pesticides
Identify the weed, disease or pest affecting the area in your g doubt seek advice centre sta
Check that there is no alternative method of control.
Could you remove the weeds by hand? Could you grow resistant varieties?
Hand picking is an effective method of reducing the presence of slugs and snails.
to use a pesticide, is it nt you use or the area
icides Saf
t product for the problem. Seek advice or use the helpline provided by the If you are not sure DON'T guess.
Before buying more, always check that have a suitable product stored at home
and apply exactly as directed.
If you are using a product that needs to be diluted first, think about how much solution you will need. Practice with your sprayer first using only clean water as this will tell you how much spray mixture you will need to cover the area you are working on. Keep a record for future use.
Use good quality spraying equipment that is well maintained and does not leak.
DO NOT USE pesticides near water or drains.
Keep children and pets away from treated areas.
Check whether the label specifies an interval between spraying and harvesting of fruit or vegetables. This is known as the Harvest Interval.
Always wash your hands after use.
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Do not store garden pesticides near water or drains. Store pesticides securely away from children and pets. Ensure that containers are kept tightly clo Always keep products in their original packaging.
Store away from extremes of temperature i.e. away rom direct sunlight and protected from frost.
Never store surplus diluted product. Most diluted pesticides quickly deteriorate.
Never store unwanted or out of date prod Dispose of them properly (see below).
Disposal of Pesticides
Avoid disposal problems by only buying what you need.
If you are buying a product that needs to be diluted before use, think in advance what you will do with any left over spray solution.
If any solution is left over after spraying, it can be carefully applied to other parts of your garden such as bare, level areas of soil or gravel paths. Do not spray on areas near or around ponds, watercourses, marshy areas or ditches.
Unwanted garden pesticides, in solid or liquid form, are classified as hazardous household waste. Household quantities can be disposed of at the Bellozanne recycling centre during normal opening hours.
Never put unwanted products down drains, sinks, lavatories, or in water courses.