摘要：The disposal of accumulated agricultural pesticides is an expensive proposition dueto the hazardous nature of these materials. States have initiated unwanted pesticide collectionefforts based on several funding options. Through an evaluation of regulations, funding optionsand comparison of amounts of pesticides collected to expenditures for pesticides, our paper offerssome recommendations for future state collection efforts. It may be advantageous to give greaterweight to efficiency considerations for the disposal of existing unwanted pesticide stocks, whileequity considerations may be emphasized for the disposal of anticipated future stocks.
