Postcard garden chemicals(03-2010) HSE post card
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The document provides helpful hints for safely using, storing, and disposing of garden chemicals. It recommends asking retailers about non-chemical alternatives, reading product labels carefully and only buying one year's supply at a time. Unused or expired chemicals should never be poured down drains but instead disposed of properly through local council collection services or programs, in order to protect wildlife and the environment.
Postcard garden chemicals(03-2010) HSE post card
- 1. Health and Safety Executive Use, store and dispose of garden chemicals safely
- 2. Helpful hints on using garden chemicals What is the best way to solve your garden pest, weed or disease problem? Ask your garden care retailer about alternatives, or try www.rhs.org.uk or www.gardenorganic.co.uk When buying a garden chemical, read the label or ask your garden care retailer for advice on the best product to use. Further useful information can be found at www.garden-care.org.uk Only buy one years supply. Always read the label for instructions on use, storage and disposal. Always follow the instructions carefully. Do you already have a product that can be used up? Is it still legal to use? Check on-line at www.pesticides.gov.uk/garden.asp Never pour unwanted garden chemicals down the drain as you can harm wildlife and the environment Your local Council can give advice on disposal of unwanted garden chemicals or empty containers. Some Councils may offer a free collection service. For further information see www.pesticidedisposal.org For more information on all these issues, visit our website at www.pesticides.gov.uk/garden.asp or telephone our enquiry team on 01904 455775