October 6, 2008

ISSUE 1239

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are once again joining forces to collect and safely dispose of cancelled, suspended or unusable commercial pesticides for the 9th annual Operation Cleansweep.

Operation Cleansweep is a convenient, cost-effective public-private partnership to dispose of unwanted or outdated pesticides, providing free collection and disposal for Florida’s pesticide consumers.

To participate in Operation Cleansweep, commercial pesticide applicators can call FDACS at (877) 851-5285 or download the sign up form at www.flaes.org/pdf/ Flyer2006.pdf. For more information, visit DEP’s website at www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/cleansweep-pesticides.