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(TRENTON) - New Jersey’s Pesticide Container Recycling Program will return in 2026, providing licensed applicators and government agencies with an environmentally responsible option for disposing of empty pesticide containersThis Program is offered to agricultural, professional and commercial pesticide applicators who hold a valid NJDEP applicator license. Other entities that qualify for program participation also include state, county, and municipal government agencies.

Participants must provide proof of licensure at each drop-off location. A representative from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture will be on-site to inspect recycled containers and issue the receipt of pesticide credit to the applicant. Only one CORE credit will be issued to each applicator per year.

Container Requirements:

Used containers must be correctly processed prior to arrival. Accepted containers are limited to the following:
•Empty, triple rinsed, drained and dry on the inside
•Free of residue (other than stains)
•Foil seal and EPA registered label must be removed
•Non-refillable containers, with either ¼ inch hole or 6 inch slit at the bottom
•Embossed with HDPE or recycled #2
•Adhere to size requirements (will accept sizes up to 55 gallons)

• • 5 gal: cut in half
  • 30 gal: cut into (4) pieces
  • 55 gal: cut into (8) pieces

Drop-off Sites:

Containers will be accepted at each location from 9AM-12PM

For further information, or questions, please contact Rachel DeFlumeri. Email inquiries to @rachel.deflumeri@ag.nj.gov
Additional program information can be found through the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s website: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/recycling.shtml

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The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), established in 1916, serves New Jersey’s agricultural community and residents through a wide range of programs across its divisions that ensure the preservation and continuation of the state’s agricultural landscape.  NJDA works to ensure the safety and quality of New Jersey’s food supply, protect animal and plant health, and promote the overall long‑term viability of agriculture. The Department also connects consumers with New Jersey’s farmers and locally grown products while supporting the state’s diverse agricultural industry through initiatives of the Jersey Fresh program.  

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