It will come as no surprise that many of the common herbicides and pesticides used in gardening are toxic – after all, their main purpose is to kill and control common garden weeds and pests. However, this also means that special safety measures must be taken both during the use of these agents and while disposing of them. Many of these products cannot be thrown away in the trash, meaning you need to know how to handle the safe disposal of herbicides and pesticides. [Read more…]