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Document ID ca-bc-fain-2024-08-01 Title Farm inputs - 6.4 Storage and disposal of farm wastes URL unknown Jurisdiction /ca/bc Subdomain(s) Wastewater, Drinking Water Language en Status completed Analyzed at 2026-03-15 06:03:26.869512+00:00 Relevance Guidelines for agricultural waste disposal to protect water sources.

Q Qualitative Requirements (28)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001operationaloperationalmandatoryGeneral Farm Waste Storage and Disposal RequirementotherAlways store and dispose of farm waste properly.high
#Q002designhealthmandatoryFarm Waste Storage LocationotherLocate farm waste storage areas away from food handling, input storage and livestock housing areas to prevent cross-contamination and avoid attracting pestshigh
#Q003designoperationalmandatoryFarm Waste Storage CapacityotherMake sure farm waste storage areas and containers are adequate for the amount of waste generated between disposal/emptying timeshigh
#Q004operationalhealthmandatoryFarm Waste Storage CleaningotherClean farm waste storage areas often to avoid creating conditions that can cause cross-contamination or attract pestshigh
#Q005operationaloperationalrecommendedFarm Waste Storage ContainersotherWhere possible, use containers with lids for the storage of farm waste until it is removedWhere possiblehigh
#Q006operationalhealthmandatoryFarm Waste Removal FrequencyotherRemove farm waste often and in a way that prevents cross-contamination and avoids attracting pestshigh
#Q007administrativeoperationalmandatoryFarm Waste Regulatory ComplianceotherDispose of all materials according to local municipal by-laws and provincial regulationshigh
#Q008operationalhealthmandatoryFarm Waste Transport SafetyotherIf farm waste can be used by other sectors, store and ship in way that will not to pose a food safety hazard.If farm waste can be used by other sectorshigh
#Q009prohibitionhealthrecommendedFarm Waste Transport Vehicle ProhibitionotherUnless properly sanitized, vehicles used for transporting farm waste should not be used to transport food products and farm inputs.Unless properly sanitizedhigh
#Q010operationalhealthmandatoryPesticide Label Compliance for Livestockagricultural water, otherBe sure to follow pesticide label instructions regarding grazing and feeding crops to livestock.high
#Q011operationalhealthmandatoryMedical Waste StorageotherStore used needles, empty medicine containers and unwanted or expired animal health products in rigid, leak-proof containers labelled NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE (medicine bottles), or BIOMEDICAL WASTE (needles, scalpels and other "sharp" equipment).high
#Q012operationalhealthmandatoryMedical Waste Disposal InstructionsotherFollow suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for disposal of syringes, medications and other items and outdated medical supplieshigh
#Q013reportingreportingmandatoryMedical Waste Bulk Disposal ReportingotherContact the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-663-3456 when disposal quantities are more than 5 kg or 5 litreswhen disposal quantities are more than 5 kg or 5 litreshigh
#Q014operationalhealthmandatoryMedicated Feed and Water Disposalagricultural water, wastewater, otherMake sure medicated feed and water are disposed in a way that does not contaminate the environmenthigh
#Q015operationaloperationalmandatoryPesticide Container Rinsing ProcedureotherTriple-rinse all empty pesticide containers by following these steps: 1. Fill empty containers with water to a minimum of one-tenth of the container size. 2. Rinse by recapping the container and shaking or rolling. 3. Empty pesticide container contents into sprayer tank. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 two times.high
#Q016prohibitionhealthmandatoryPesticide Container Reuse ProhibitionotherDo not reuse pesticide containers for storage of other items.high
#Q017operationaloperationalmandatoryPesticide Container RecyclingotherTake rinsed containers to a pesticide container collection site for recycling.high
#Q018operationalhealthmandatoryRegulated Dead Animal DisposalotherRemove, compost or bury all regulated dead animals according to provincial regulations.high
#Q019designhealthmandatoryDeadstock Burial and Composting Locationagricultural water, otherLocate deadstock burial pit and composting site away from: Animal housing, Fruit or vegetable production areas, Areas of high livestock or human traffic, Any sources of waterhigh
#Q020operationalhealthmandatoryDeadstock ProtectionotherProtect all stored deadstock from other livestock, poultry and predators and away from public view.high
#Q021administrativeoperationalmandatoryApproved Dead Animal Disposal MethodsotherChoose a method of regulated dead animal disposal that is currently approved in B.C.high
#Q022administrativereportingmandatoryWaste Storage Audit PreparationotherBe prepared for the auditor to observe or inquire about storage activities to ensure that: Adequate and proper waste storage areas and/or containers are clearly designated on the farm; Farm waste storage containers and areas are well kept and maintained; Farm waste is removed regularly; Medical waste containers are clearly marked; Empty pesticide containers and unwanted pesticides are stored in a designated area labelled for disposal; Deadstock is stored and/or disposed of according to provincial regulationsIf you need an audithigh
#Q023operationaloperationalmandatoryUnwanted Pesticide Disposal MethodsotherThere are four options to dispose of unwanted pesticides: 1. Return unopened pesticide container to the dealer before winter. 2. Apply pesticide to another crop specified on the label. 3. Pay a hazardous waste disposal company to dispose of the pesticide. 4. Participate in a pesticide return.high
#Q024designhealthmandatoryDeadstock Burial Pit Constructionotherpits constructed to prevent pollutionIf burial method is chosenhigh
#Q025designhealthmandatoryDeadstock Composting Siting Distancesdrinking water, recreational water, otherComposting at least 15 m from any watercourse and 30 m from any source of water used for domestic purposesIf composting method is chosenhigh
#Q026designhealthmandatoryDeadstock Burial Siting Distancedrinking water, otherBurial at least 30 m from any source of water used for domestic purposesIf burial method is chosenhigh
#Q027operationalhealthrecommendedMedical Waste Alternative Disposal and Disposal RestrictionsotherAnother possible disposal option may be your veterinarian. Disposal on your property or in burn barrels are not desirable disposal optionshigh
#Q028operationalhealthguidanceDeadstock Disposal via Licensed ServiceotherPick up by a provincially licensed deadstock pick-up serviceIf chosen as a disposal methodhigh

P Quantitative Requirements (7)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#P001operationalreportingmandatoryMedical waste disposal quantity reporting threshold (mass)otherrequirement> 5 kgContact the Ministry of Environment when disposal quantities are more than 5 kghigh
#P002operationalreportingmandatoryMedical waste disposal quantity reporting threshold (volume)otherrequirement> 5 LContact the Ministry of Environment when disposal quantities are more than 5 litreshigh
#P003operationaloperationalmandatoryPesticide container rinse water volumeotherrequirement>= 1/10 container sizeFill empty containers with water to a minimum of one-tenth of the container sizeTriple-rinse all empty pesticide containershigh
#P004designhealthmandatoryDeadstock composting distance from watercourseagricultural water, otherrequirement>= 15 mComposting at least 15 m from any watercourseRegulated dead animal disposalhigh
#P005designhealthmandatoryDeadstock composting distance from domestic water sourcedrinking waterrequirement>= 30 mComposting at least 30 m from any source of water used for domestic purposesRegulated dead animal disposalhigh
#P006designhealthmandatoryDeadstock burial distance from domestic water sourcedrinking waterrequirement>= 30 mBurial at least 30 m from any source of water used for domestic purposesRegulated dead animal disposalhigh
#P007operationaltreatmentmandatoryPesticide container rinse frequencyotherrequirement3 timesTriple-rinse all empty pesticide containers by following the rinse steps and repeating them two times.Cleaning of empty pesticide containers for disposalhigh

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