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Richmond, Va. (VR) – Farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, homeowners and golf course operators are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Virginia Pesticide Collection Program. The program collects unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides, at no cost to eligible participants, and disposes of them in a safe manner.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Office of Pesticide Services, in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, oversee the program, which has collected and destroyed more than 1.9 million pounds of outdated and unwanted pesticides since its inception in 1997. The program is funded through pesticide fees collected by VDACS.
The following is a list of the 2025 collection dates and sites. All locations are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Aug. 5 – Chesapeake Mosquito Control Commission, 332 Saint Bride’s Rd. E., Chesapeake, Va.
- Aug. 6 – Prince George County Extension, 6380 Scott Memorial Park Rd., Prince George, Va.
- Aug. 7 – Courthouse Convenience Center, 7232 Courtland Farm Rd., Hanover, Va.
- Aug. 19 – Nutrien Ag Solutions, 18432 Wachapreague Rd., Melfa, Va.
- Aug. 20 – Indika Farms Buying Station, 12249 Shiloh Dr., Windsor, Va.
- Aug. 21 – SVCC Truck Driving School, 1112 Courtland Rd., Emporia, Va.
- Sept. 10 – Southampton County Fairgrounds, 25374 New Market Rd., Courtland, Va.
VDACS’ Pesticide Collection Program rotates through Virginia’s five regions, conducting a collection annually in a different region. Click here for the annual list of collection regions and localities.
Participants must transport their unwanted pesticides to the collection sites. If participants cannot safely containerize the unwanted pesticides for transport, VDACS may arrange assistance on a case-by-case basis. Only pesticides will be accepted. Pesticide contaminated material (for example, pesticide contaminated fertilizer) will not be accepted as part of the collection program. In addition, the program does NOT accept motor oil, paint, fuel, fertilizer, or other chemicals.
Participants are encouraged to complete a pesticide collection registration form prior to the scheduled collection date and return the completed form to marlene.larios@vdacs.virginia.gov or mail to Office of Pesticide Services, VDACS, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218. The form is available at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/pesticide-disposal-registration.pdf or by contacting the program at 804.371.6561.
Participants should direct questions to their local Virginia Cooperative Extension agent or to the VDACS Office of Pesticide Services at marlene.larios@vdacs.virginia.gov. Read more about the Pesticide Collection Program at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-collection.shtml.
