(1)  The department may establish standards and procedures for administering a waste pesticide and pesticide container collection, disposal and recycling program.

(2)  The purpose and intent of these rules is to:

(a)  reduce the amount of stored waste pesticides and empty pesticide containers in Montana;

(b)  dispose of waste pesticides and empty pesticide containers in a manner safe to the environment and human health;

(c)  facilitate exchange of useable pesticides among pesticide applicators in Montana; and

(d)  permit the department to issue contracts to qualified entities who will conduct the operational aspects of a waste pesticide disposal program.