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Purchasing and using restricted and commercial pesticides

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for... More ≫

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for use in Canada, look for the pest control products act registration number on the label. If there is no PCPA number on the label, then the product must not be used.

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Spring run-off flood prevention

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This two-page fact sheet outlines steps that can be taken by landowners to mitigate the chance that their land will flood during spring run-off.

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Management of Class ‘A’ watercourses in Alberta [2010]

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Class ‘A’ watercourses are critical fish habitat protection areas. Alberta’s Water Act sets out a regulatory mechanism that governs certain activities within a water body through various codes of practice. More ≫

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Class ‘A’ watercourses are critical fish habitat protection areas. Alberta’s Water Act sets out a regulatory mechanism that governs certain activities within a water body through various codes of practice.

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Disposal of pesticide waste

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There are approximately 100 permanent pesticide container collection sites located throughout the province to collect empty and rinsed non-returnable plastic and metal pesticide containers. The... More ≫

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There are approximately 100 permanent pesticide container collection sites located throughout the province to collect empty and rinsed non-returnable plastic and metal pesticide containers. The sites are not to be used for the disposal of pesticide concentrate or other refuse. Empty bags that contained granular pesticides contaminated cardboard packaging or plastic liners should be disposed at a Class II landfill. Clean cardboard boxes and container booklets should be recycled.

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Waste management guidelines for commercial seed protectant services

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Guidelines prepared by the seed protectant industry, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and Alberta Environment offer clear and practical waste management options for commercial seed... More ≫

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Guidelines prepared by the seed protectant industry, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and Alberta Environment offer clear and practical waste management options for commercial seed treatment plants.

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Disposal of treated seed

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Treated seed should be planted within the same year of treatment to ensure optimal germination. Excess seed can be double-planted around field edges. Treated seed can also be planted on land... More ≫

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Treated seed should be planted within the same year of treatment to ensure optimal germination. Excess seed can be double-planted around field edges. Treated seed can also be planted on land designated for pasture or silage. It should be thoroughly incorporated at the time of seeding using a cultivation method such as harrowing.

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Waste facts

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in... More ≫

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This Waste Facts document contains facts and figures on waste generation, waste diversion, recovery, and management practices from various sectors of Alberta’s society. It should be used in conjunction with Alberta’s Waste Strategy entitled Too Good to Waste: Making Conservation a Priority.

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Wholesale pesticide vendor requirements : restricted and commercial pesticides [2007]

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Most federally-classed restricted or commercial pesticides in Alberta are classified in Alberta as Schedule 1 or 2. Some commercial and restricted class pesticides such as insect repellents,... More ≫

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Most federally-classed restricted or commercial pesticides in Alberta are classified in Alberta as Schedule 1 or 2. Some commercial and restricted class pesticides such as insect repellents, insecticides for use directly on livestock and rodent bait are classified as Schedule 4 and do not require vendor registration.

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Too good to waste : making conservation a priority

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta... More ≫

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Too Good To Waste is Alberta’s road map for waste reduction and management. It identifies the issues and opportunities, and outlines the outcomes, strategies and priority actions to help Alberta advance innovative waste management programs in the future.

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Burning waste : facts at your fingertips

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To ensure the environment is protected, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act classifies debris as either burnable or prohibited. This fact sheet briefly summarizes what can and cannot... More ≫

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To ensure the environment is protected, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act classifies debris as either burnable or prohibited. This fact sheet briefly summarizes what can and cannot be burned, and notes restrictions on where you can burn.

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