Containers must meet the following criteria before being accepted for recycling:

Eligible

Triple Rinsed:

Containers must be free of all residues after use. Only dry, residue-free triple rinsed containers are accepted at collection sites.

Free of Parts and Caps:

Non-HDPE parts such as caps, metal handles, and rubber linings cannot be recycled and should be disposed of as normal solid waste. Do not put a cap back on a rinsed container.

Booklet Removal:

Remove all booklets, sleeves, and easily removable paper. If you encounter difficulties with label removal, check with your ACRC Contractor.

Veterinary Products:

Containers originally designed for veterinary products.

Not Eligible

We cannot accept containers made of materials other than HDPE, rotationally molded containers, mini-bulk, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), totes, and those that previously held products in the following markets:

Consumer Home & Garden Pest Control and Swimming Pool Maintenance:

Containers that previously held products labeled for consumer use in households, lawn and garden, and swimming pool maintenance.

Container Eligibility Requirements

Eligible

Clean and Dry Interior

Source: Agrecycling.org

Stained Rinsed Interior

Source: Agrecycling.org

Handle and Neck Stained, Clean

Source: Agrecycling.org

Container Thread and Lip Clean

Source: Agrecycling.org

Acceptable Containers
(Jugs, Drums, and Buckets)

Compare your containers with the ones shown here. Always follow the instructions on the label before handling any crop protection products. Wear the proper protective equipment as specified on the product label.

Not Eligible

Dried Formulation on Container

Source: Agrecycling.org

Dried Formulation on Thread

Source: Agrecycling.org

Liquid Residue Inside Container

Source: Agrecycling.org

Dried Residue Inside Container

Source: Agrecycling.org

Quartered Containers:

Rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, 55 gallons and smaller, eligible for recycling must have previously contained products in the following markets:

Crop Protection: Containers holding EPA-registered crop protection products labeled for agricultural use.
Specialty Pesticides and Fertilizers: Containers holding EPA-registered products labeled for professional Structural Pest Control, Animal Health, Turf and Ornamental, Vegetation Management, Nursery and Greenhouse, Forestry, Aquatics, and Public Health uses.

Dirty containers will be rejected per Ag Plastic Recycling standards
TRAILERS AND TRUCK BEDS MUST BE ENCLOSED OR COVERED WITH A TARP
For 30 and 55-gallon drums, they MUST be cut into quarters, lengthwise, before being accepted for recycling

Quartered Containers:

Collection Events

Eligible

Not Eligible

Container Eligibility Requirements

Eligible

Acceptable Containers (Jugs, Drums, and Buckets)

Compare your containers with the ones shown here. Always follow the instructions on the label before handling any crop protection products. Wear the proper protective equipment as specified on the product label.

Not Eligible

Rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, 55 gallons and smaller, eligible for recycling must have previously contained products in the following markets:

Acceptable Containers
(Jugs, Drums, and Buckets)