No person shall discard, dispose of or otherwise handle any pesticide or pesticide containers in such manner as to cause direct injury or damage to man, animals, wildlife or other property or to pollute any stream, water or waterway in any manner harmful or injurious to any wildlife or other things. The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing and controlling the discarding and handling of such pesticides and pesticide containers.