Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Pesticide Collection Day
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Jackson, Swain, Macon and Haywood and surrounding counties. The local site manager will be Minda Daughtry, Pesticide Education Coordinator, Horticulture-Agricultural Extension Agent for Jackson County. Collection will be Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the field located next to the Skyland Services Center at 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779.
Nearly all pesticide products will be accepted. No hazardous household waste, such as paint, thinners, glues and household cleaners or batteries can be accepted. For liquid pesticide containers larger than 5 gal or for unlabeled pesticides, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office for information before bringing to the collection event. No gas cylinders are accepted at the event; however, assistance information can be provided. Contact the Cooperative Extension Office for more information. Don't miss this opportunity in Jackson County. For more information contact Minda Daughtry or Rob Hawk at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center at (828) 586-4009.
