Personal Protective Equipment Ppe EASY 40 CFR § 156.140 & 40 CFR Part 165

What is the proper EPA protocol for triple-rinsing an empty rigid non-refillable liquid pesticide container prior to disposal or recycling?

Multiple Choice Options

A Fill container 1/4 full of water, cap, shake vigorously for 10 seconds, drain rinsate into the spray tank for 30 seconds; repeat this procedure two additional times. ✓ OFFICIAL VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWER
B Rinse once with gasoline, wipe the neck with an absorbent shop rag, and discard in municipal trash.
C Fill the container completely with hot soapy water, let stand for 48 hours, and dump rinsate into a storm sewer.
D Burn the container in an open field barrel while wearing an organic vapor respirator.
✓ LEGAL EXPLANATION & STATUTORY RATIONALE
40 CFR § 156.140 & 40 CFR Part 165
Official Manual Chapter: Chapter 11: Pesticide Storage, Disposal, and Spill Management

EPA container disposal regulations (40 CFR § 156.140 and § 165) require emptying the remaining contents into application equipment, then triple-rinsing (filling 1/4 full with water, shaking for 10 seconds, draining rinsate into the application equipment for 30 seconds after flow drips, and repeating twice) or pressure-rinsing before container recycling or approved landfill disposal.

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