Agriculture

Due to a lack of DATCP grant funding for 2010, no subsidies will be available for agricultural related businesses (Agricultural VSQGs) for the 2010 season. Agricultural VSQGs are welcome to use the program; however, agri-businesses will be charged the full price for disposal, same as our other non-agricultural business customers. Dane County will provide a 100% subsidy for Dane County farmers for 2010.

2010 Appointment Scheduling

Agricultural chemicals are accepted by appointment only during our May – October season. Appointments are normally scheduled on Thursday mornings. See the "Make an Appointment" section below.

Appointments for the 2010 season will be available on Thursdays from May 6th until October 14th, 2010.

The Agricultural Hazardous Waste Disposal Program

Due to the lack of DATCP subsidies other agri-businesses will be charged the full small business charge.

Collection Dates

Agricultural Clean Sweeps will be held every Thursday morning by appointment between May 6 and October 14. Please note that pre-registration is required. The exact time and date for your drop-off will be assigned upon registration.

Items acceptable under the Agricultural Clean SweepItems acceptable under the Agricultural Clean Sweep

• Unused, damaged, cancelled, banned, or otherwise unwanted agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and wood preservatives.
• Common pesticides such as 2,4-D, captan, malathion, DDT, parathion, toxaphene, chlordane, heptachlor, lindane, 2,4,5-T, and pentachlorophenol.
• Other agricultural chemicals including veterinary supplies, lead paint, acid washes, wood finishes, solvents, and engine cleaners.

Unacceptable chemicals

• Explosives, including detonators and blasting caps
• Radioactives, including smoke alarms
• Infectious and biological wastes
• Propane cylinders. Certain compressed gas cylinder will be accepted; however, you must pre-register to determine whether or not your particular cylinder is acceptable. There are no exceptions to this rule.

How to Transport Materials to Clean Sweep

Products and materials should be packaged to keep them from spilling or breaking on the way to Clean Sweep. Leave materials in their original containers. DO NOT MIX like or unlike materials together. Leaking containers may be placed, as is, in another container. Label the outside container.

Make an Appointment

Appointments for the 2010 season will be available on Thursdays from May 6th until October 14th, 2010.

If you'd like to set up an appointment to bring in your agricultural hazardous waste, please fill out our online preregistration form. If you have questions about the program or if you are unsure whether you qualify, you can find answers in the preregistration form or by contacting Dave Radisewitz at 608-243-0347 (phone), 608-267-3105 (fax), or email him at dradisewitz@publichealthmdc.com.