[pct-l] Disposing of Permithrin ///Re: Pct-L Digest, Vol 99, Issue 1

[TBrokaw at montmush.com]

I assumed we weren't talking about a few grams?  In any case, dumping 
insecticide down the sewer (in any quantity) is irresponsible in the 
extreme. 
I like to think that most hikers would not intentionally harm the 
environment.  But we sometimes do so out of ignorance.

I've spent a few hours trying to research the topic of disposal.  But the 
options & rules vary from state to state.
However, I did find some info. & suggestions that would apply to all 
locations.  In did find repeated warnings that we should "Never Place 
Unused Product Down Any Indoor or Outdoor Drain"
Permethrin is an insecticide and is formally classified as a Neurotoxin. 
It should seem obvious to anyone that something like this should never be 
dumped down a drain. 
Rules & regulations are unfortunately necessary for those of us determined 
to ignore simple good sense on such things.  I would certainly expect 
better judgement from the hiker community.

For those interested in doing the right thing, here are some repeated 
suggestions that I came across:
1. Purchase only what you intend to use in one season.
2. Leftover product can be stored for future use.
3. Share leftover product with others (hikers, neighbors, etc)
4. Properly dispose of at local waste collection agency.

Local disposal agencies do accept "household hazardous waste" if labeled 
properly.  This means in the original container or with a SDS (formerly 
MSDS) in an appropriate container.
Note that there is no charge for a household drop-off.  There would be a 
charge for industrial waste collection.  So, if it is free, why would we 
not do it properly?
Many waste collection agencies do not pick up at curbside.  But many do 
accept drop-off.  Sometimes these drop-offs are on set days & locations. 
Call your local waste agency for collection times & instructions.
Or, 1-800-CLEANUP (1-800-253-2687) is a national number you can contact. 

Sorry to beat this dead horse so long.  But this is a topic that we need 
to get right!  Thanks in advance for doing the right thing for OUR 
environment.

Tom Brokaw
Corporate Project Manager
Monterey Mushrooms
777 Maher Ct
Royal Oaks, CA 95076-9014
C: 831-535-2181
O: 831-274-5520



From:   Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
To:     PCT <Pct-L at backcountry.net>, 
Date:   03/03/2016 11:10 PM
Subject:        Re: [pct-l] Disposing of Permithrin ///Re: Pct-L Digest, 
Vol 99, Issue 1
Sent by:        Pct-L <pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net>



Not to be glib on LNT and proper disposal of chemicals, but hundreds
of TONS of permethrin get sprayed all over crops and waterways for
mosquito abatement every year. A few grams into the sewer system is
not going have a significant additional impact.

I think there are better places to direct any outrage.
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