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Clean Sweep Programs - US Environmental Protection Agency

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NEVADA AT A GLANCESince 1995 Nevada has conducted annual clean sweep collections with theDepartment of Agriculture as the lead agency. These collections, currently fundedthrough pesticide registration fees, total nearly 75,000 pounds of pesticides.Collection HistoryProducts collected: PesticidesYear of first collection: 1995Program Status:Permanently fundedQuantity Collected (lbs.)20,00015,00010,0005,0000Quantity of Pesticides Collected17,05818,41814,64710,6538,8024,986Pre 1989 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000YearAmount collectedto date:74,564 lbs.Program FundingSource:Participant fee collected:Cost information:Pesticide registration feesNoAverage cost to date is $2.28 per poundCollection LogisticsMethod of collection: Single day events and on-site pick upDisposal method:IncinerationExchange program: Yes, sometimes1995 Universal Waste rule: Adopted, authorized in 1996Pre-registration:RequiredSpecific pesticides reported: YesEligible participants: Farmers, ranchers, commercial applicators,retailers, golf course managers, and other usersincluding commercial and industrial firms.Pesticides from homeowners are accepted uponrequest.Container CollectionExisting program:YesContact InformationJon Carpenter Tel: (775) 623-6501Department of Agriculture Fax: (775) 625-12001200 East Winnemucca Blvd. jcarp@the-onramp.netWinnemucca, NV 89445Website: http://agri.state.nv.us/pestprog/index.htm#WastePesticide Disposal(<strong>Clean</strong> <strong>Sweep</strong> specific)

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