N.C. Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Macon County Solid Waste, will coordinate a pesticide collection day on Tuesday, March 31st, from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Environmental Resource Center located at 1624 Lakeside Dr., Franklin, NC.
Pesticides that will be accepted include the following: insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fumigants, rodenticides, and growth regulators. In addition, the pesticide must be in the original container and clearly labeled. Other hazardous materials, such as paint, antifreeze, solvents, fertilizers, etc., will not be accepted at this collection day. Don't miss this great opportunity to get rid of your unwanted dusty old pesticides!
For additional information and or questions, contact Joe Deal, NC State Extension Livestock and Forage Crops Agent at 828 349 2046.
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? Then don’t miss this great opportunity to get rid of your unwanted old pesticides.
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Location: Environmental Resource Center, 1624 Lakeside Dr., Franklin, NC
Pesticides that will be accepted include:
- Insecticides
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Fumigants
- Rodenticides
- Growth regulators
Note: Other hazardous materials, such as paint, antifreeze, solvents, etc., will not be accepted at this collection day.
Eligibility & Contact
- Service Area: For residents in Macon County and the surrounding area.
- Contact Information: For more information, call Joe Deal at 828-349-2046.
The event is supported by N.C. Cooperative Extension, N.C. A&T State University, NC State University, and the NCDA&CS (North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services).
N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Christy Bredenkamp, Christy_Bredenkamp@ncsu.edu, or 828-349-2049. Requests can be served most effectively if notice is provided at least 14 days before the event.
