Weed killers are an excellent herbicide to kill the weed and keep your lawn healthy and green. Weed killers have plenty amount of advantages, such as, if you use a herbicide that is a pre-pant or pre-emergence chemical, it will prevent the weeds from growing, and your plant would thrive in a weed-free environment. Herbicides prevent and control the growth of weed for a considerable amount of period. Weeds that are deep-rooted or vegetatively propagated can be prevented by applying the translocated herbicides. Weeds having morphological traits get away quickly from mechanical methods; however, now there are herbicides available in the market that helps kills them while protecting your desirable crops.
The advantages of weed killers are uncountable, but there are some disadvantages too. One needs to have the technical know-how of the herbicides to have a healthy environment for your plants and crops. Now you must be wondering how could such useful things have disadvantages. Well, have you ever noted that herbicides end with a suffix 'cide'? In Latin, cide stands for 'killer.' Herbicides usually kill plants and pests like weeds and fungi. Herbicides are not only dangerous for weed plants, but they are potentially harmful to animals, humans, and the environment. This article is all about what's the safe methods of disposing of weed killers.
Below are some essential points on how how to dispose of weed killers safely
1. Check The Labels for the Disposal Instructions
All the herbicide manufacturers give instructions on how to dispose of these chemicals. Always read the given instructions carefully and try to follow them to the best.
2. Ask your friends or neighbors if they need it
When you are done using your extra herbicides, and you are planning to throw them off. Ask round with your friends or neighbors if they need it. This will also reduce waste.
3. Ask your local solid waste company to do the pickup
There are reliable local companies that can do the pickup of your extra herbicides. You can also drop that extra potion at the community center. Use your internet to search out solid waste companies. While checking, search for words like 'Orange Country pesticides pickup.' Police Department can also give you information on where you can dispose of your weed killer.
4. Call 1-800-CLEANUP
If you are having trouble finding any place to throw your best weed killers, you can call this number. They will direct you to the nearest pesticide waste facility. You will need to give your zoo code.
5. Don't pour the weed killer down the sink, drain, or toilet
Weed killers are very harmful to humans, animals, fishes, and plants. Please don't make the mistake of draining them in the sink, drain, or toilets.
6. Clean your spray tanks properly:
Weed killers that have been mixed in the spray tanks for use don't put them away to be used next time. Rinse them up properly three times while using detergents. You can place this container in your household waste.
7. Don't rinse your containers if you don't have spray tanks
Even a tiny amount of weed killers can destroy fishes and plants. Try no to rinse your container if you don't have spray tanks. As you then you won't have any place to store your rinsed water.
8. Put the used containers for recycling
When your containers are empty, please place them in the recycling can to be picked up from the curbside pick up. If you don't have the facility on the curbside, then go to a recycling center near you and hand over your containers to them. Even the caps of the weed killer containers are harmful. Throw them up in the trash.
9. Don't reuse the empty weed killer containers
Please remember not to reuse your empty weed killer containers again. Even if you have washed them, still avoid using this container. There is plenty of chance that these containers have some of the residues that can cause harm. Always dispose of the used and empty bottles as soon as possible.
10. Wear protective clothes
Whenever you are going to rinse off the weed killer containers, wear protective clothing to shield you from the chemicals. Gloves and eye-protecting glasses are the must things to wear.
We hope that the information mentioned above is helpful for you. Please try to follow all the given instructions for the sake of environmental safety. Keep the weed killers away from the reach of children.