Pesticide Disposal Program for Commercial Businesses on Lāna‘i Scheduled in March

Feb. 2, 2026
NR26-03

HONOLULU - The Pesticides Branch of the Hawai'i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) continues its second annual statewide Pesticide Disposal Program (PDP) for commercial users of pesticides on the island of Lāna'i in March 2026. The PDP provides safe disposal of canceled, suspended, unwanted, or unlabeled pesticides free of charge. This program is only for commercial operations and state and county government agencies. There are some restrictions (see list of acceptable and unacceptable pesticides on the DAB PDP webpage). Households are not able to participate under this program.

The PDP has scheduled the following pesticide collection event for Lānaʻi:

• Drop-off date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  Registration is required by Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
  (The exact drop-off locations will only be provided to registered participants.)

The registration form, list of accepted-unaccepted materials, FAQs, pesticide transportation safety tips and the disposal event schedule are available on the DAB PDP webpage: https://dab.hawaii.gov/pi/main/pesticide-disposal-program/.

Each participant will be eligible for free disposal for up to a maximum of 250 pounds of canceled, suspended, unwanted, unlabeled or unused pesticides. Participants must conduct an inventory of the pesticides they want to dispose of and identify the type and quantity of each pesticide. Questions regarding the program and registration assistance should be directed to: EnviroServices & Training Center, 808-456-3494 or email: [email protected].

The PDP is available to agricultural operations, including farms, ranches, nurseries and greenhouse growers. In addition, pesticide dealers, licensed pest control operators, golf course operators, landscape professionals, state and city agencies may participate. Other commercial end users of pesticides are also eligible. Residential pesticide users are not eligible for this program and residents should contact their respective counties for information regarding household hazardous waste disposal programs.

"While pesticides play a significant role in our daily lives, responsible pesticide management is crucial and improper disposal can lead to potential risks for human and animal health and our environment," said Sharon Hurd, chairperson of the Hawai'i Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. "With the PDP, our Pesticides Branch has developed an environmentally friendly solution for commercial entities to dispose of unwanted pesticides at no cost."

PDP links:
PDP Information Page
List of Acceptable and Not Acceptable Pesticides
PDP Frequently Asked Questions

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