How should rinsate be handled after spraying?

• A. Poured onto non-cropped areas.
• B. Managed to protect waters of the state.
• C. Poured into storm drains.
• D. Disposed of in household trash.

Answer: (B)

Rinsate must be managed to prevent contamination of water resources. When you rinse a spray tank, the leftover water contains pesticides that can harm streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater if it’s released improperly. The safest, most responsible approach is to keep rinsate in a dedicated, labeled container and dispose of it according to the pesticide label and local regulations, or reuse it on a labeled site if the label allows. This protects waters of the state and aligns with environmental protection requirements.

Avoid releasing rinsate into storm drains, onto non-cropped areas, or into household trash, as those paths can lead to environmental contamination.