Empty pesticide bags can be handled and disposed of as non-hazardous waste as long as they:

Handling and disposing of empty pesticide bags as non-hazardous waste requires adherence to specific guidelines to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The correct choice specifies that the bags must be properly emptied according to the Department of Pesticide Regulation's "Guidelines for Emptying and Burning Pesticide Bags." This indicates that there are established protocols that dictate how to handle pesticide bags once their contents have been used.

Properly emptying means that the bags must be disposed of in a manner that ensures no harmful residues remain that could pose a risk to human health or the environment. Following the specific guidelines ensures that the bags are treated safely, reducing the chance of contamination or accidental exposure associated with pesticide residues.

The other options may suggest methods of handling or certain characteristics of the bags, but they do not fully encapsulate the holistic and regulatory-compliant approach needed for proper disposal. Thus, adherence to the Department's guidelines is essential in confirming that the handling and disposal of these empty pesticide bags can be done safely and legally.