Project Integra - Press Release - Free disposal for withdrawn garden chemicals



	FREE DISPOSAL FOR WITHDRAWN GARDEN CHEMICALS As a result of an EU review around 80 garden chemical products can no longer be used beyond the end of this year. This is being done for environmental reasons and not because safety concerns have been identified. Anyone who uses chemically based garden products, such as lawn treatments, and still has some in their house or garden should be alerted to this change in legislation. Hampshire gardeners can comply with the legislation by taking any offending products to one of seven Household Waste Recycling Centres across the County. The recycling centres have dedicated containers to store hazardous household substances which are then taken for specialist and safe disposal. Materials should be kept in their original containers wherever possible and the site manager should be informed upon arrival to ensure the waste is placed in the correct disposal unit. 31st December is legally the last day these products, mainly lawn treatments, can be used, with 31st March 2004 given as the deadline for their safe disposal. The County Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Councillor Keith Estlin said: "The County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres provide an ideal and free solution for householders who now need to dispose of these withdrawn products." Notes to Editors 1. The following Household Waste Recycling Centres will accept the chemicals identified by the EU, free of charge: Andover, Shepherds Spring Lane, SP10 1DL Basingstoke, Wade Road, RG24 8PL Bordon, Station Road, GU35 0LG Farnborough, Eelmoor Road, GU14 7QN Marchwood, Normandy Way, SO40 4UD Netley, Grange Road, SO31 5FF Winchester, Garnier Road, SO23 9QG Southampton, Endle Street, SO14 5FZ* Portsmouth, Portsway, Port Solen* For further information about the service offered in Southampton call 02380 832348 or in Portsmouth 02392 834092. 2. The sites listed above are open seven days a week, 52 weeks a year excluding Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. Opening hours are 08:00 to 19:00 (1st April to 30th September) and 08:00 to 16:30 during the winter months. 3. For information about the substances affected visit http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/citizen/advice_for_am_gardeners.htm ENDS For further information please contact: Alex McHaines on 01962 847666 Alex.McHaines@hants.gov.uk 03/12/2003

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