Describe the short-term storage of empty containers and of pesticides at an application site.

Describe the short-term storage of empty containers and of pesticides at an application site.

• A. Leave containers uncovered and accessible.
• B. Dispose of rinsed containers in regular trash immediately.
• C. Cover or secure pesticides and containers that you temporarily hold at a mixing and loading or application site, and have a designated area for properly rinsed containers.
• D. Store pesticides at the site in any unused building.

Answer: (C)

During short-term storage at the application site, the priority is to control exposure and prevent spills or environmental contamination. The best practice is to cover or secure any pesticides and containers you are temporarily holding at mixing, loading, or application sites, and to have a designated area for properly rinsed containers. This keeps residues contained, reduces the risk of leaks or wind drift, protects workers and bystanders, and ensures rinsates are collected and managed separately for proper disposal or recycling. Leaving containers uncovered can lead to spills and exposure, disposing rinsed containers in regular trash ignores safety and regulatory requirements, and storing pesticides in an unused building raises risks of unauthorized access, leaks, and environmental or health hazards.