Ace the New Mexico General Pesticide Exam 2026 – Cultivate Your Success with Confidence!

Disposal of unused pesticides must go to a facility that is legally authorized to handle pesticide waste. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals, and improper disposal—such as putting them in regular trash or pouring them down a drain—can contaminate soil, surface water, and groundwater, and can harm people, pets, and wildlife. A permitted facility has the proper containment, treatment, and disposal methods to prevent environmental contamination and exposure.

Returning unused product to the supplier for disposal can be an option in some programs, but the standard required path is to use a permitted facility designed for pesticide waste.