Camden County Cooperative Extension Safely Collects Over 3,000 Pounds of Unwanted Pesticides for Proper Disposal
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Collapse ▲The Camden County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division, successfully executed a pesticide collection day on September 23rd in Camden, providing critical support to the county’s agricultural backbone.
Pesticides are essential tools for farmers managing weeds, disease, and insects, ensuring productive yields and a stable food supply. However, unused and unwanted pesticides must be handled with care as they can be potentially hazardous to humans, pets, wildlife, and the environment.
Recognizing the vital role farmers play, and the financial burden of specialized waste disposal, this event was designed to directly benefit agricultural producers and the community at large. It offered farmers and residents of Camden County and the surrounding area an opportunity to dispose of unwanted pesticides free of charge, ensuring an environmentally responsible and legally compliant method of disposal.
A Massive Success: Financial Relief and Environmental Stewardship
The collection day was a tremendous success, underscoring the proactive stewardship of Camden County’s farming community. In total, 238 containers were processed, removing 3,040 pounds of unwanted pesticides.
In addition to the immeasurable positive impact on environmental safety, the event provided substantial financial relief to participants. Disposing of these materials can be costly; this effort saved participants an average of over $10 per pound, resulting in a collective community savings of more than $30,400.
“The participation in this event underscores our community’s commitment to both agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Austin Brown, Camden County Extension Director.