Assessing & Managing Waste on the Farm TYPES OF WASTE Solid waste Solid waste Liquid industrial waste Liquid industrial waste Hazardous waste Hazardous waste

Solid Waste  Regulated under Part 115  Scrap tires (also regulated under Part 169)  Glass  Metal (Cans, machinery, piping, fencing, etc)  Paper, cardboard  Plastic, etc  Some veterinary wastes  Spent oil filters that have been drained properly  Construction & Demolition waste  Land clearing debris

Scrap Tires Thresholds Up to 3000 tires –for securing stored feed If have more than 500 tires not used for feed storage –registered as a scrap tire collection site

“Can I burn solid wastes?”

Open Burning Guidelines Waste from any business, generally –can NOT be burned Household waste okay, if… –One or two family dwelling –In an approved container –Not prohibited by local ordinance –Not create smoke or odor nuisance

Farm based solid wastes YES Trees, logs, brush and stumps Diseased plant material Beekeeping equipment (disease control) NO Demolition debris (houses, barns, sheds) Construction wastes –Pressure treated lumber Tires Fertilizer, seed and pesticide containers Manure Livestock carcasses

Other Solid Waste Disposal Options Recycle Bury “inert” solid waste Bricks, masonry, pavement and broken concrete Trees, stumps and other land clearing Send waste to solid waste landfill, transfer station, or incinerator No Farm Dumps!

Veterinary Waste Disposal Options  Sharps Put in puncture resistant container (like a capped laundry detergent bottle), labeled “Biohazard Waste Container– Do Not Recycle” and send to licensed landfill if they will accept  Medications Check if manufacturer will take back Take to Clean Sweep collection if there is EPA registration number on label Check if landfill will accept. Need to solidify liquids.

Liquid industrial waste  Regulated Part 121  Common examples  Used oil  Spent oil filters that haven’t been drained properly  Most Antifreeze  Latex paints and stains  Power washing waste water  Silage leachate  Coolant water and milk house wash water

USED OIL DISPOSAL OPTIONS Recycle Use as machinery rust inhibitor. Use as fuel Permit from Air Quality Division not needed if meet all the following: Only generated on your own farm, Burner has heat input capacity of 500,000 or less BTU per hour, Equipment must be used for space heating or indirect heating or service water heating, Vent burner outdoors and meet manufacturer’s directions, Meet local requirements. Start with Fire Dept., Only burn used oil. No solvents, paints, antifreeze, etc. Illegal for dust control or weed control.

“Hot-Drain” oil filters Puncture dome end Drain 12 hours 60 degree F or warmer Recycle collected oil Dispose filter as solid waste

Anti-freeze Toxic to livestock, pets and small children Do not place in septic system Recycle Municipal sanitary sewer – with permission Solidify and take to landfill

Liquid Waste Disposal options Discharge permitted or authorized under Part 31 Power wash waste water Coolant water discharges Milkhouse waste water Recycle Check with landfill if it can be solidified and accepted by them

Hauling Liquid Industrial Wastes Haul <55 gallons yourself with record of shipment to disposal company Amount of waste and description Where the waste is from Where the waste is going Date Get signature from disposal company Give them copy and you keep copy 3 years >55 gallons, hire permitted & registered transporter, requires waste manifest and Identification number

Hazardous waste  Regulated under Federal RCRA and State Part 111 Batteries Solvents, degreasers and cleaners Old gasoline Fluorescent lights and other bulbs Mercury switches, manometers, thermometers, and other devices containing mercury, etc Pesticides

What is Hazardous Waste? CHARACTERISTIC  Toxic  Ignitable  Corrosive  Reactive LISTED WASTE

Different Regulations for Wastes from Farms Waste Produced from products used in the home. Waste produced as part of the farm business. Based on amount of hazardous waste generated per month, total amount stored on-site Less than 220 pounds per month

Home Generated Waste Products  Exempt from regulation under state and federal law.  Use Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events  Go to or call for potential recycling and disposal locationswww.earth911.org  Contact MSU-E, DEQ at , or Local Health Dept-Environmental Health

Lead-acid Batteries 80% recycled with dealer Take to collection sites for recycling –Retail stores –Scrap yards –Automotive dismantlers Do not bury or burn

Unwanted Pesticides Clean Sweep Program Accepts: –Pesticides –Mercury No Charge Make an appointment

Storage & Use of Chemicals & Hazardous Wastes Product labels are attached and readable. Product containers are in good condition & compatible with material stored in it. Should not be stored in a basement. Separate different types of materials Impermeable surface in the storage area. Storage area located 150 ft from private well. Monitor area for leaks or spills. Area well ventilated. Storage area not open to activities that could damage containers or result in chemical spills. Storage area not accessible to children. Keep storage area locked to discourage theft and vandalism. If flammable & combustible liquids, also meet local fire codes. Well located uphill from product use or storage.

Be Prepared for a Spill  Have a spill response plan – Extension Bulletin E-2575  Post information  Have a spill kit on hand  Train people handling hazardous materials & waste  Use a location where spills and drips can be contained.  Soak up small drips and spills with sawdust or cat box litter and dispose in sanitary landfill.

Management Principles for Hazardous Materials Generated On-farm Use hazardous products at least 150 ft. away from private well. Return excess product to original container. Contain unusable waste, spills or drips for appropriate disposal. Recycle uncontaminated products when possible. Never dispose of waste in or around abandoned wells.

“Can I flush the hazardous materials away?”

Recycle Local licensed Landfill (only for CESQG and waste is in solid form) Clean Sweep for pesticides & devices containing mercury or household hazardous waste collection program that takes CESQG waste Licensed commercial hazardous waste management co. Hazardous Waste Disposal Options

Key Steps to Minimize Pollution Minimize amount of wastes generated Recycle whenever possible Dispose of waste properly Avoid on-farm dumping

FOR OTHER TYPES OF WASTE QUESTIONS Septage hauling & disposal go to and select “Water” “Surface Water” “Septage” or CALL Water Division Regulated under Part 117 Refrigerants Go to or CALL EPA at www.epa.gov/ozone Regulated under Clean Air Act Animal carcasses CALL MDA, Animal Industry Division at regulated under Michigan P.A must be buried 4 ft. underground locate common grave 200 ft. from potable groundwater well.

 Local Recycling Coordinator. Contact for local disposal options.  Michigan Department of Community Health, Toxic/health Hotline: MI-TOXIC. Contact for information about health issues.  MDEQ, Waste and Hazardous Materials Division District Office or Contact for regulatory requirements. NEED MORE INFO?