To triple-rinse a pesticide container, should the container be filled completely for each rinse?

To effectively triple-rinse a pesticide container, it is not necessary to fill the container completely for each rinse. The goal of the triple-rinse procedure is to thoroughly clean the container and ensure that any remaining pesticide residues are removed before disposal. This is typically done by adding a small amount of water to the container—often about one-quarter full—capping it, and then shaking or agitating the container to allow the water to contact all surfaces.

After this initial mixing, the rinse water is poured out into the spray tank or appropriately disposed of, and the rinsing process is repeated two more times. Each rinse should be sufficient to dislodge residues without needing to fill the container completely. This method ensures that the pesticide does not contaminate the environment and complies with safety and regulatory standards for pesticide disposal.

The other options suggest practices that may either lead to overuse of water or misinterpret the rinsing process, which is about thoroughness rather than volume in this context.