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hmandmpsaunders 13-05-2013 05:10 PM

Malathion disposal
 
Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?

'Mike'[_4_] 13-05-2013 05:15 PM

Malathion disposal
 
Yes. Take it to your local Chemists

Mike

"hmandmpsaunders" wrote in message ...

Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?

Phil Cook 13-05-2013 05:52 PM

Malathion disposal
 
On 13/05/2013 17:10, hmandmpsaunders wrote:
Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?


Put your postcode in here to see if your council offers a hazardous
waste facility.

https://www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-disposal
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Phil Cook

David Hill 13-05-2013 06:04 PM

Malathion disposal
 
On 13/05/2013 17:10, hmandmpsaunders wrote:
Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?

Your local council recycling centre should have a disposal section for
chemicals, but if you phone your council first they will advise

David Hill 13-05-2013 06:05 PM

Malathion disposal
 
On 13/05/2013 17:15, 'Mike' wrote:
Yes. Take it to your local Chemists

Mike

"hmandmpsaunders" wrote in message ...
Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?



NO NO NO
They dispose of medication

Martin Brown 13-05-2013 09:20 PM

Malathion disposal
 
On 13/05/2013 17:10, hmandmpsaunders wrote:

Can anyone help with advice on the safe disposal of a small bottle of
malathion?


DO NOT DRINK IT! MSDS is reasonably helpful:

http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/malatech.html

Probably the most environmentally friendly and easiest thing to do
(maybe no longer licensed as a pesticide) is to use it up on pests that
are not immune to its effects. Problem is too many pests are now immune.

Failing that dilute with water add a teaspoon of lime, stir and leave
outside for 24 hours and it will hydrolyse into much less toxic
component parts. It is still sold for treating head lice according to
Boots website so that gives you a rough idea of its toxicity.

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Regards,
Martin Brown


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