(1)  These rules apply to any person handling, using, rinsing or disposing of pesticide containers. All pesticide labeling requirements, including any rinsing requirements, and these rules must be complied with when preparing and handling any pesticide container for disposal, recycling, refilling, or returning to the dealer, distributor or registrant. If the label instructions for rinsing or disposal of a pesticide container are different from these rules, the more restrictive requirement must be followed.