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University of California, Riverside, Pesticide Waste Pits records
UA 129  
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Description
This collection contains records and materials related to pesticide waste pits operated at the University of California, Riverside during the twentieth century.
Background
The UCR former Pesticide Waste Pits site encompasses an area of approximately 3.25 acres located within the UCR Citrus Research Center and Agricultural Experiment Station. Agricultural research has been conducted at the university laboratories, greenhouses, and small field plots since the 1940s. Prior to 1972, some of the waste generated during research was discarded in pits excavated at the Site. Disposal activities reportedly consisted of the excavation and filling of various pits and trenches with a variety of organic and inorganic wastes, including agricultural plant wastes, plant containers, pesticides, chemical containers, and miscellaneous equipment.
Extent
12.13 linear feet (30 boxes, 2 flat file folders)
Restrictions
Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
This collection is open for research.