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Guidelines for Herbicide Use 5.18
In any spill considered to be an emergency, call the local fire department. They may
come to the site to help prevent further spread of the chemical but if the spill is large they
will likely require a certified company to do the clean-up.
Companies often charge initial fees of roughly $2,000 plus hourly fees of $100/hour for
the work to meet minimum legal clean-up requirements. If a spill occurs and there is
uncertainty about legal requirements for reporting and clean-up, contact the program’s
legal staff immediately. They can ensure that all federal, state and local regulations are
met.
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Date Authored: April 2001
Updated: June 2003
Weed Control Methods Handbook, The Nature Conservancy, Tu et al.