Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 50005

Pesticides: Waste Disposal

Tabled: 2 May 2025

Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what disposal schemes exist for banned pesticides.

Answer

Emma Hardy

For all pesticides, there are legal requirements to store the product securely and dispose safely of any surplus. It is illegal to use or store any plant protection product (pesticide) that is no longer authorised. Professional users in possession of unau...

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