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Clean Sweep Programs - US Environmental Protection Agency

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MARYLAND AT A GLANCEThe Maryland Department of Agriculture’s initial pesticide collection was funded i1995 with an EPA grant. Pesticides were collected annually through 1999 usingEPA and state funds. To dateMaryland has collected nearly 87,000 pounds ofpesticides using on-site pick ups on a county-by-county basis.Collection HistoryProducts collected:PesticidesYear of first collection: 1995Program Status:Continuous, activeQuantity Collected (lbs.)40,00035,00030,00025,00020,00015,00010,0005,0000Quantity of Pesticides CollectedYear33,36814,889 13,43320,8464,454Pre 1989 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000Amount collectedto date:86,990 lbs.Program FundingSource:Participant fee collected:Cost information:State funds and EPA grantsNoCosts to date total $153,465, an average of $1.76 perpoundCollection LogisticsMethod of collection: On-site pick upDisposal method:IncinerationExchange program: No1995 Universal Waste rule: Not adoptedPre-registration:RequiredSpecific pesticides reported: YesEligible participants: FarmersContainer CollectionExisting program:YesContact InformationRob Hofstetter Tel: (410) 841-5710Maryland Department of Agriculture Fax: (410) 841-2765Pesticide Regulation Sectionhofsterj@mda.state.md.usWayne A. Cawley Jr., Building50 Harry S. Truman ParkwayAnnapolis, MD 21401-8960Website: http://www.mda.state.md.us/plant/disposal.htm (<strong>Clean</strong> <strong>Sweep</strong> specific)

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