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Riley County weed program tightens rules for discounted herbicide sales; sets HHW and paint collection dates
Summary
Noxious weed staff proposed new guidelines for cost‑share chemical purchases, announced a household hazardous waste collection and warned the public about poison hemlock after a July 3 update to the county commission.
Riley County’s noxious weed and household hazardous waste (HHW) staff told the commission July 3 they will tighten rules for the county’s discounted cost‑share herbicide program and reminded residents of upcoming HHW services.
Mike Kohler, Riley County noxious weed and HHW staff, told commissioners the program remains intended to make chemical treatment affordable for landowners with documented weeds, but a small number of users have attempted to obtain large volumes and use subsidies “off target.” To reduce misuse and comply with state requirements, Kohler proposed several operational changes the county…
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