Free Pesticide Disposal Available This Summer in Southeastern Virginia

/ VFB Governmental Relations

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is hosting its 2025 Pesticide Collection Program in Southeastern Virginia, offering farmers, dealers, and homeowners a free and safe way to dispose of unwanted pesticides.

Who Can Participate

The program is open to:

  • Farmers and pesticide dealers
  • Pest control firms and certified applicators
  • Homeowners and golf course operators
  • Anyone with unwanted, outdated, or banned pesticides

Collection Dates and Locations

All collection sites operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

August 2025:

  • Aug. 5 – Chesapeake Mosquito Control Commission, 332 Saint Bride’s Rd. E., Chesapeake
  • Aug. 6 – Prince George County Extension, 6380 Scott Memorial Park Rd., Prince George
  • Aug. 7 – Courthouse Convenience Center, 7232 Courtland Farm Rd., Hanover
  • Aug. 19 – Nutrien Ag Solutions, 18432 Wachapreague Rd., Melfa
  • Aug. 20 – Indika Farms Buying Station, 12249 Shiloh Dr., Windsor
  • Aug. 21 – SVCC Truck Driving School, 1112 Courtland Rd., Emporia

September 2025:

  • Sept. 10 – Southampton County Fairgrounds, 25374 New Market Rd., Courtland

What’s Accepted

The program accepts pesticides only. Items NOT accepted include:

  • Motor oil, paint, or fuel
  • Fertilizer (including pesticide-contaminated fertilizer)
  • Other chemicals

How to Participate

Participants must transport their own pesticides to collection sites. For those unable to safely containerize pesticides for transport, VDACS may provide assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Pre-registration recommended: Complete the pesticide collection registration form available at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/pesticide-disposal-registration.pdf and email to marlene.larios@vdacs.virginia.gov or mail to Office of Pesticide Services, VDACS, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, Virginia 23218.

Program Impact

Since 1997, Virginia’s Pesticide Collection Program has safely collected and destroyed more than 1.9 million pounds of outdated and unwanted pesticides. The program rotates through Virginia’s five regions annually and is funded through pesticide fees collected by VDACS.

Questions?

Contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension agent or the VDACS Office of Pesticide Services at marlene.larios@vdacs.virginia.gov or 804.371.6561.

For more information, visit www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticide-collection.shtml.

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