Problem Definition Study: Evaluation of Health and Hygiene Effects of the Disposal of Pesticides and Pesticide Containers

摘要

The disposal of Department of the Army (DA) surplus pesticides of all types presents serious problems. The report describes a study to determine if adequate, environmentally-sound methods for disposal exist. Significant among the various types of pesticides are large quantities of organochlorine insecticides and phenoxy acid herbicides. Thermal degradation or ground deposition are the disposal methods with the greatest potential for handling large quantities of material in these categories. Chemical treatment has disposal for decontamination of empty pesticide containers. Recommendations are made concerning research to determine the best methods of disposal. (Author Modified Abstract)