Pesticides are considered a household hazardous waste (HHW). HHW is any toxic product located within your home that poses a threat to public health and environmental safety when handled, stored and/or disposed of improperly. Such items include: pesticides, paint, paint aerosols, flammable liquids, gasoline, etc.
When pesticides are no longer needed or cannot be applied because of the restrictions in the municipal bylaws, residents can dispose of their leftover products in an environmentally responsible way at the following "Product Care" facility:
- Comox Valley waste management centre
3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland
Household Hazardous Waste drop off hours: www.cswm.ca/hhw