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Comparison of Carcass Disposal Options |
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Type |
Above
Ground |
Individual Grave |
Incineration |
Landfill |
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General
Restrictions |
Do not use
with carcasses of animals suspected being sick or poisoned.
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Carcass
must be covered by at least 2 feet of soil within 24 hours.
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Incinerator must be approved to burn pathological waste. |
Double-bag
carcass in strong plastic bags to prevent spread of noxious
odors. |
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Site
Choice |
Choose
isolated locations to reduce encounters with pets and
people.
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Consult
Digsafe before digging. |
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Type II
licensed solid waste disposal facility. |
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Sites
should be 100 yards from surface water
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The
carcass must not come into contact with surface or
groundwater. |
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Or an
out-of-state facility in accordance with that state’s solid
waste disposal regulations |
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The grave
must be located at least 200 feet from any groundwater well
that is used to supply potable drinking water. |
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The number
of individual graves must not exceed 100 graves per acre. |
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Cost |
Free |
Free |
Fee |
Fee?
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