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Clean Sweep Programs - US Environmental Protection Agency

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Summary of Missouri Waste Pesticide Disposal ProgramIn 1990, Missouri conducted a hazardous waste collection and disposal program for both householdand farm participants. The program was funded by the state of Missouri at no cost to the participants.Farm participation was about 10-15 percent which equated to 800 pounds.In 1996, a collection and disposal program was funded from federal grant money. In 1997, theDepartment of Natural Resources collected and disposed of 3,000 pounds of agricultural pesticides.YearMissouri Table 1 - Quantity of Pesticides CollectedQuantity of Pesticides(pounds)Number ofParticipantsAverage Quantity of Pesticides perParticipant (pounds/participant)1990 800 no data NA1996 6,000 85 711997 3,000 no data NATOTAL 9,800 NA NAInformation on program cost is not available.NA = not applicable

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