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Clean Sweep Programs - US Environmental Protection Agency

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TENNESSEE AT A GLANCEThe Tennessee Department of Agriculture began a pesticide collection programin 1998. The program, scheduled for seven years, is funded by the state, EPAgrants, and pesticide registration fees. It has collected an estimated 300,000pounds of pesticides.Collection HistoryProducts collected:PesticidesYear of first collection: 1998Program Status:Permanently fundedQuantity Collected (lbs.)120,000100,00080,00060,00040,00020,0000Quantity of Pesticides CollectedYear100,000 100,000 100,0001990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000Amount collectedto date:300,000 lbs.Program FundingSource:Participant fee collected:Cost information:Pesticide registration fees, state funds, andEPA grantsNo fee for farmers up to 1,000 pounds, butcommercial and industrial firms pay a feeCosts are $1.36 per pound plus a set-up costof $3,000Collection LogisticsMethod of collection:Single day events and on-site pick upDisposal method:Incineration (97%), landfill (3%), recycling(less than 1%)Exchange program:No1995 Universal Waste rule: Adopted, authorized in 1999Pre-registration:Not requiredSpecific pesticides reported: NoEligible participants:Farmers, commercial applicators, retailers,golf course managers, and the publicincluding commercial and industrial firmsContainer CollectionExisting program:Yes, occasionallyContact InformationKen Nafe Tel: (615) 837-5523Department of Agriculture Fax: (615) 837-5012Porter Buildingknafe@mail.state.tn.usDivision of Ag Inputs and PesticidesP.O. Box 40627Nashville, TN 37204Website: http://www.state.tn.us/agriculture/regulate/wastes.html(<strong>Clean</strong> <strong>Sweep</strong> specific)

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