Farmers, Pesticide Applicators, Pesticide Businesses Can Sign Up To Schedule Disposal Of Unwanted Pesticides In 19 Counties Through The CHEMSWEEP Program

If you have canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticides, you can schedule disposal through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture CHEMSWEEP Program.  The deadline to schedule disposal is March 31.

Farmers, pesticide applicators, and pesticide businesses in the selected counties are eligible for CHEMSWEEP collection.

In 2026, the program will be held in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Franklin, Jefferson, Lancaster, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Potter and Washington.

The first 2,000 pounds of pesticides per participant are collected and properly disposed of at no cost. 

Only products that have been registered for sale or use in Pennsylvania are accepted. 

How To Participate?

First, check to see if your county has been selected to participate this year. If your county is participating, go to the CHEMSWEEP Program website and complete the online form listed under "Public Inventory Submissions."

A PDA inspector will then verify your inventory and schedule the pesticide collection with a contractor. 

The contractor will then be responsible for collecting and disposing of the pesticides in accordance with regulations. 

The contractor and PDA inspector will be present for collection, which typically runs from July to October. 

Click Here for the CHEMSWEEP announcement.

Visit the Department of Agriculture CHEMSWEEP Program webpage for more information.

[Posted: December 4, 2025]  PA Environment Digest