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If I were you Id buy a new sprayer or at least replace the tank. I would not worry about Roundup since it washes out easily with water and a little ammonia. I use a special tank cleaner you can get  from any agchem dealer. I would worry about the sludge and I would want to get that out before using the sprayer.  And I would be more concerned about 2-4D residue which can stick tightly to the sprayer surfaces and is not easily removed, which is why farmers keep a seperate sprayer for 2-4D. Its impossible to completely clean a dirty sprayer which is why I never buy used sprayers... Bob.

Sunny Meadow Farm

Bridgeton, NJ.

 

 

 

Hi all,
I've been having great difficulty with the list serv bouncing me off the list repeatedly, but hopefully this message gets through this time.  We just purchased a used boom sprayer to put down compost tea and possibly some biodynamic preps this spring.  The sprayer was used for Roundup, and I'm wondering how to clean it out, and especially how to dispose of the white stuff caked inside it.  I'm worried about dumping the chemical near our fields (or bringing it to the dump for that matter!).  I have a big long handle brush, and will use chemical gloves while dealing with the stuff, but have no idea what to add (I've heard lye and baking powder) to try to neutralize the stuff, or if I should be wearing a respirator, etc.  Any information concerning the cleaning out of or disposal of the waste powder / water would be great. 
Much Thanks,
John
Keswick, VA

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