DEC to hold pesticide and chemical “clean sweep”

NEW PALTZ – The DEC will conduct its spring CleanSweepNY program in the Hudson Valley during the week of April 6. Pre-registration is required no later than March 26.
The collection of unwanted or obsolete pesticides and other chemicals, including elemental mercury, will be conducted in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.
The program is directed at agricultural and non-agricultural professional pesticide applicators, schools and business users such as golf courses, cemeteries and marinas. The services are not available to homeowners.