SUSTAINABILITY

Every day, everyone at Lartirigoyen works to bring progress to those communities in which we are involved, seeking for a positive and lasting impact. We respect human rights and promote inclusion and diversity, through our ethical behavior. We are strongly committed with the environment and our collaborators well-being. We also encourage our clients and contractors to commit through the use of Good Agricultural Practices (known in spanish as BPA).

Empty containers management.

Our commitment with agricultural best practices is one of our main pillars. That is why we support the correct management of pesticides empty containers according to the Argentinian Law 27.279/16.

We know that the use of phytosanitary products in the agricultural production is essential for protecting crops from pests, guaranteeing performance and quality. However, it is important to understand that a correct and careful manipulation of this empty containers is needed to avoid health and environmental damage.

THE DRUM IS IN YOUR HANDS

USE IT RESPONSIBLY. HOW?

Punto 1

Using personal protective equipment

When manipulating products, remember to use the following personal protective equipments.

equipment
Punto 2

Correctly washing containers
after usage

After emptying the drum there will be some product remaining in the internal walls. Following this steps is crucial to ensure that the containers are properly cleaned.

TRIPLE RINSE METHOD

Mantené invertido

Keep the drum inverted over the spraying tank for 30’’

Agregá agua limpia

Add clean water until you reach 1/4 of the drum´s capacity

Cerrá y agitá

Close the drum and shake it for 30’’

Verté el agua de lavado

Vert the water in the spraying machine tank

Repeat these steps 3 times

RINSE BY PRESSURE

Mantené invertido

Keep the drum inverted over the spraying tank for 30’’.

Colocá el envase sobre el dispositivo

Place the drum over the automatic washing device for 30’’. Open the water stream.

Vertí el agua

Pour the water in the spraying machine tank.

Signo Rinsing must be done immediately after the drum is used

Punto 3

Take your empty containers to the nearest storage center (CAT) to be recycled and/or disposed.

Once cleaned, the containers can be delivered to one of our phytosanitary storage centers (CAT) were they will be categorized as type A. In counterpart, you will receive a certificate.

TRANSFER AND TEMPORARY STORAGE

No quites la tapa

For a better identification of the product do not take the tap and label off.

Flecha
Inutilizá el envase

Disable the drum by puncturing its base.

Flecha
Transportá los envases

Take the containers to the nearest storage center (CAT) .

If the rinsing procedure is done incorrectly, the storage center (CAT) personnel will classify the delivered container as type B.

Types A & B container classification.

CONTAINERS RECEIVED BY THE STORAGE CENTER

CONTAINERS
RECEIVED BY THE STORAGE CENTER (CAT)

TYPE A CONTAINERS:

Containers made of rigid plastic that CAN be washed using the TRIPLE RINSE or the RINSE BY PRESSURE procedure (IRAM Standard 12.069) must be delivered punctured at the base.

DRUMS

DRUMS

BOTTLES

BOTTLES

TYPE B CONTAINERS:

Containers that CANNOT be treated under the waste reduction process through TRIPLE RINSE or RINSE BY PRESSURE procedure and that will be destined for final disposal.

Flexible plastic

FLEXIBLE PLASTIC
CONTAINERS IN BOX
(JERRY BOX - BAG IN BOX)

BAGS

BAGS

ENVASES QUE RECIBIRÁN LOS CAT

CONTAINERS
NOT RECEIVED BY THE STORAGE CENTER

PALLETS

PALLETS

PLASTIC USED TO COVER PALLETS, ETC.

PLASTIC USED TO
COVER PALLETS, ETC.

FERTILIZER CONTAINERS

FERTILIZER
CONTAINERS

SILOBAGS

SILOBAGS

PRODUCTS FOR ANIMAL HEALTH

PRODUCTS
FOR ANIMAL HEALTH

INDUSTRIAL CONTAINERS

INDUSTRIAL
CONTAINERS

FULL DRUMS

FULL DRUMS

THE STORAGE CENTER (CAT)

THE STORAGE CENTER (CAT)

The storage center built with Campo Limpio is located at Route 5 Km 524, La Pampa, Argentina

Packages are received on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm.

If you have any questions regarding the correct manipulation of empty pesticides containers you can contact us via email to infocatcatrilo@lartirigoyen.com

FAQ

WHICH IS THE DEADLINE TO RETURN A CONTAINER?

One year since the day the product was acquired to return it to the storage center.

WHICH ARE THE PENALTIES FOR NOT TAKING THE CONTAINERS TO THE STORAGE CENTER?

You could have problems the next time you need to buy new supplies or even receive a fine..

WHY ARE THE TRIPLE RINSE OR THE PRESSURE RINSE PROCEDURES SO NECESSARY?

Both methods allow you not only to take full advantage of the content of the packages but also to reuse them to create new products such as posts, rods, pipes and many other items useful for society.

CAN I TRANSPORT EMPTY CONTAINERS IN MY TRUCK?

Yes, you don’t need any special permit to do it

HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP THE CERTIFICATE?

For two years

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DELIVER THE CONTAINER WITHOUT RINSING IT?

It will be classified as type b and it won’t be able to be recycled

IS THERE A MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONTAINERS TO BE DELIVERED IN THE STORAGE CENTER?

No