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Three tips for better farm waste management

March 12, 2007:

Farm wastes require special care. They can cause health risks and may affect soil and water quality if stored or disposed of in the wrong way. A few effective ways to deal with farm wastes include:

• Reusing as much material and equipment as possible and recycling whenever possible
• Taking other waste material to a licensed landfill site which are controlled and carefully monitored to prevent soil and water contamination
• Composting organic waste material such as manure, leaves, light brush and dead animals or portions of dead animals not exceeding 100 kg (220 lbs)

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