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Sallisaw Today
By the People, for the People
Free Pesticide Disposal Event Set for Sallisaw
Residents can safely dispose of unwanted pesticides at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds on April 28.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:06am
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The Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program is hosting a free pesticide collection event on April 28 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The program is designed to help residents safely dispose of unwanted pesticides, including leftover chemicals, products no longer registered, and substances that can no longer be identified.
Why it matters
The program aims to reduce environmental and public health risks by removing unusable pesticides from storage across Oklahoma. It provides a valuable service for both residential and agricultural users to responsibly manage their chemical waste.
The details
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to homeowners, farmers, ranchers, commercial applicators, and pesticide dealers. The service is free for up to 2,000 pounds per participant. Participants are responsible for transporting their pesticides to the collection site, and pesticide dealers are encouraged to sign up in advance. The program is focused on environmental safety and public health, not enforcement, so participants will not be required to provide identifying information.
- The pesticide disposal event is scheduled for April 28, 2026.
- The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 28.
The players
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
The state agency funding the Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program.
OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program
The program that is encouraging pesticide dealers to sign up in advance for the collection event.
What’s next
Residents can visit the official program website at https://shorturl.at/gkMOI for more information about the program and future collection dates.
The takeaway
This free pesticide disposal event provides a valuable opportunity for Oklahomans to safely remove potentially hazardous materials from their homes and farms, promoting environmental protection and public health across the state.
