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• Liquid fertilizers and fertilizers that contain pesticides must be disposed as hazardous waste.
• Solid fertilizers that do not contain pesticides can go in the garbage.
• Liquid fertilizers cannot be placed in the garbage.
• Businesses in Washington can apply for free pesticide disposal. Apply for free pesticide disposal through the The Washington State Department of Agriculture's Waste Pesticide Identification and Disposal Program
• Empty containers can be placed in the garbage. Do not rinse these containers.
• Mulch mow! Leaving clippings when you mow can reduce a lawn’s need for fertilizer by at least 25 percent.
• Apply fertilizer and other soil amendments after a soil test to assess what is needed.
• Choose organic or slow-release fertilizers and only apply amounts suggested on the label. Go to Grow Smart Grow Safe.
• Too much fertilizer causes plant stress and washes into local lakes, streams, or groundwater, polluting them.
• When choosing a landscape maintenance service, look for EnviroStar-certified businesses.
