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Clean Sweep Programs - US Environmental Protection Agency

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Summary of Delaware Waste Pesticide Disposal ProgramDelaware’s pesticide disposal program was administered by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority(DSWA). In late 1991 and early 1992, DSWA held a <strong>Clean</strong>House/<strong>Clean</strong> Earth pilot program to collectwastes from both households and agricultural waste generators. In Sussex County, a drop-off center wasstaffed at certain hours from Tuesday through Saturday. In Kent County, a van collected the waste by goingdoor-to-door after an appointment was made. A total of 77,742 pounds of hazardous materials and41,394 pounds of motor oil were collected from both counties. Nearly 40 percent (30,423 pounds) of thehazardous materials were pesticides. It was assumed that these were all agricultural pesticides, based onthe assumption that pesticides generally make up a relatively small percentage of typical householdhazardous waste.There is anecdotal information indicating that pesticide wastes were specifically collected in 1993and 1994, but this could not be confirmed. In addition, businesses that are conditionally exempt smallquantity generators (CESQGs) are allowed to dispose of up to 220 pounds of waste at the on-going HHWcollection programs. CESQGs must call the contractor to make an appointment.Delaware Table 1 - Quantity of Pesticides CollectedYearQuantity of Pesticides(pounds)1992 30,423TOTAL 30,423Information on the number of participants andprogram cost is not available.

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