Clean Sweep Collections

Clean Sweep Pesticide Collections

Open to Michigan Farmers, Greenhouses, Pesticide Retailers and Other End Users of Pesticides

 
Clean Sweep is a free and non-regulatory program to help safely dispose of banned or unusable pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and mercury.  Funding support is provided through grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and US Environmental Protection Agency. 

Who can participate?

Anyone in Michigan, such as home owners, farmers, greenhouses, nurseries, pesticide retailers, golf courses, etc.  

What items are accepted?

Any out-of-date, banned or unwanted pesticides; mercury and mercury-containing items; and home or farm generated pharmaceuticals such as pills, liquid medication, medical aerosols, and sharps.  
 

Call the MSU-Extension Representative from your area for an application:
Berrien County: Diane Brown 269-944-4126
Cass County: 269-445-4438
Van Buren County: 269-657-8213 ext. 6

The 2 Clean Sweep sites in Southwest Michigan are:

• Berrien/Cass/Van Buren County - collection events take place on the last Wednesday of June, July, August, & September. Application deadline is 2 weeks prior to each event. Call your local MSU-Extension office for an application. 
• Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center - Learn more at www.kalcounty.com/hhw. 

To learn more about the state-wide Clean Sweep Program, go to www.michigan.gov/cleansweep

Tips for safe transport of pesticides:

• Keep in original and labeled containers
• Don't mix contents of unknown, unlabeled or different containers or different products
• Check for leaking containers (overpack leaking containers into clear plastic bag or leak proof outer container)
• Don't transport with open tops
• Place in vehicle away from passengers
• Secure containers to prevent spills