Incinerators used for dead animal disposal shall be properly operated and maintained. Operation shall be as specified in the owner's manual provided with the incinerator. The owner's manual shall be kept on site and made available to Department personnel upon request. The use of the incinerator to dispose of waste oil, hazardous, or any other waste chemical is prohibited. The use of the incinerator shall be limited to dead animal disposal only unless otherwise approved by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Incinerators shall be operated in such a manner as is necessary to prevent the emission of objectionable odors. The incinerator have yearly maintenance performed, as necessary. Replace firebricks and scrape and repaint metal components, particularly the fluestock, with heat resistant outdoor paint. Landfill Disposal County disposal facilities only accept animal carcasses from their respective counties (with the exception of the mid-Shore counties) and required a driver’s license for verification. The operator must call the landfill administration at least an hour before the planned drop-off for instructions on how to deliver the carcass and also if they will accept it. Currently, some waste management provisions allow animal mortalities resulting from natural causes or disease provided the facility receives the county Health Officer’s approval order prior to delivery. County Landfill Information for Maryland County Disposal Facility Number Farm Animal Carcasses for Mortality Natural Causes Disease related Allegany Mountainview Landfill 301.463.3373 Yes Yes May need to contact local vet or county Health Officer Anne Arundel Millersville Landfill 410.222.6177 No ---- ---- Baltimore Eastern Sanitary Landfill 410.887.8695 Yes Yes No Cecil Central Landfill 410.996.6275 No ---- ---- Calvert Appeal Landfill 410.326.0210 Yes Yes Yes – Contact landfill for information Carroll Northern Landfill 410.386.4550 Yes Yes No Charles Charles Co. Landfill 301.932.9038 No ---- ----
Cracks in the concrete walls and floors; deterioration Seepage of silage liquid at seams in the walls Obvious surface conveyance to a drainage ditch or swale near feed storage structures Feed piled or sitting outside the bunker susceptible to encountering runoff Proper and Maintained Vegetation around Production Area It is very important to have good grass cover around the farm buildings. Well established grasses also prevent soil erosion which in severe cases could result in damage to the building pad or the footing and foundation of the barn, feed structure or manure structure. Grass also helps reduce reflected heat which in turn helps keep temperatures under control in hot weather. Grass should always be kept mowed and weeds should also be kept under control. Not only are un-mowed weeds and grass unsightly, but they can encourage rodents and can also reduce the effectiveness of natural ventilation. Tall weeds and grass provide rats and mice a place to hide that is close to the building. Most rodent control programs will stress the need to keep areas around buildings mowed frequently. Standing puddles of water encourage mosquitoes and kill vegetation, so low spots should be filled to prevent such problems. Also, drainage ditches, drainage ways, and swales should be properly mowed and maintained to give storm water an easy exit. Any trash and debris should be removed from ditches and grass and weeds kept short to encourage water flow. Other Concerns issues that may result in environmental concerns include, but are not limited to: Manure scattered around the production area on roads, along the edge of concrete pads or building foundations. Manure runoff visible. Roof runoff that is creating erosion or drainage problems. Lack of good vegetative cover for filtering storm runoff between waste storage structures, composters, or ends of the poultry houses, and drainage outlets. Overall farm appearance (a farm that “looks good” is less likely to generate complaints from neighbors). Potholes in travelways or standing water in swales. Maintenance of stormwater management structures or ponds. Beef Operations To provide environmental benefits, conservation practices must be operated and maintained as designed. The following list describes some common problems to look for in the production area of dairy operations. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the production area (manure storage, HUA pads, etc.) be kept clean and free from ANY manure that could come in contact with surface water. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Soil Conservation District are available to provide follow-up assistance if needed.