Waste Management Guideline

Burning waste is often the selected method of waste disposal for farms, notably in areas that lack adequate municipal waste management service delivery and/or infrastructure. Although a common practice, suppliers should be aware of the high risks and the multi-legislative requirements that govern the burning of waste and differentiate this from other burning practices. Legal… Continue reading Before You Burn: Understanding Waste Burning Laws

Waste management in line with good practices and legislation is necessary and a crucial part of any business in agriculture because the irresponsible disposal and management of waste can harm the environment. The Waste Management plan of the supplier, which includes the methods of waste management for the specific waste streams identified, should be done in accordance with and consideration of the locality and availability of services for the production or processing site. The waste management hierarchy should be followed as far as reasonably practicable when deciding what waste management methods are to be adopted.

Managing waste on the farm involves handling, reducing, and finding new uses for the various types of waste produced during farming and processing. This includes leftover crops, animal waste, and by-products from processing.