Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified Practice Exam

What should be done with empty pest control chemical containers?

1. Dispose of them in regular trash

2. Label and isolate

3. Recycle them

4. Store them for future use

The correct answer is: Label and isolate

Empty pest control chemical containers must be labeled and isolated to prevent any accidental mishaps and ensure safety. Proper labeling helps identify that these containers previously held chemicals, which may have been hazardous, and signifies that they should not be reused for other purposes. Isolating them reduces the risk of contamination or exposure to any residual chemicals that might still linger in the container, even if it appears empty. This practice aligns with safe handling and disposal protocols designed to minimize health and environmental risks associated with pest control substances. Furthermore, simply placing them in regular trash or storing them for future use poses risks of leakage, environmental harm, or misuse, while recycling can also be problematic unless recycling stream guidelines specifically allow for such materials. Thus, the correct approach is to label and isolate the containers appropriately.