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Fertilizer with Herbicide or Pesticide

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Household Hazardous Waste – Special Handling Required

Do not place fertilizer with herbicide or pesticide in the curbside trash or recycle bins. Unused portions of fertilizer that contains weed or insect killing substances can be dropped off at a Transfer Station's Household Hazardous Waste site. Unused fertilizer with no herbicide or pesticide can go in the curbside trash.

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For chemical fertilizers: Use up according to directions or give to someone who will. Dispose of empty container in the trash. 

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Safer Alternatives: Use compost, manure, bone meal, fish emulsion or other organic amendments.

To learn more contact Spokane County's Master Composter Program.