Dig a hole 4 or 5 feet deep, and cover garbage with at least 18 inches of soil. Disposing of Animal Carcasses Prompt and sanitary disposal of animal carcasses is necessary to protect the living animals from disease. Search for dead animals as soon as possible. Carcasses may have some commercial value, so send them to a rendering plant if possible. If rendering is impractical, dispose of the dead animals on the premises.
Fat swine is the only animal carcass that burns satisfactorily.
Used railroad ties can be used as starters. Bury other carcasses. Use power equipment if it is available. Choose a site where subsurface drainage will not reach water supplies. Bury the carcasses at least 3 to 4 feet deep, so predatory animals won't be able to reach them.