New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter IV - Markets
Subchapter D - EGGS (ARTICLE 13-A AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW)
Part 192 - Proper Disposal Of Certain Agricultural Products
Section 192.2 - Proper disposal methods
Universal Citation: 1 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 192.2
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
The following are proper disposal methods for the elimination of culls or waste piles consisting entirely or in part of onions or potatoes not produced in New York State.
(a) Composting.
(1) Composting of culls and waste piles may
be done at any time.
(2) Compost
piles shall be turned, mixed and otherwise maintained and managed in accordance
with prevailing best management practices as established by Cornell University
Waste Management Institute or its successors.
(b) Deep burial.
(1) The burial of culls and waste piles may
be done at any time.
(2) Culls and
waste piles shall be buried at a depth of 18 inches below existing grade and
shall be covered with a minimum of 18 inches of soil that is free from onions
or potatoes to prevent sprouts from emerging. If sprouts begin to emerge
additional soil shall be added to stop sprouting.
(3) Culls and waste piles that will not be
buried within eight hours of collection for burial shall be covered with
canvas, plastic or closely woven cloth to prevent the potential spread of
contaminants.
(c) Field spreading.
(1) The field spreading of culls
and waste piles shall be limited to the period October 1st through March
1st.
(2) Culls and waste piles may
be spread at a rate of 660 cwt. (66,000 lbs.) per acre on well-drained soil,
and 495 cwt. (49,500 lbs.) per acre on moderately-drained soil for the period
set forth in paragraph (1) of this subdivision.
(3) The depth of spread material shall not
exceed six inches.
(4) Culls and
waste piles shall not be spread on fields intended for production of that crop
within a period of three years following such spreading.
(5) Fields on which culls and waste piles
have been spread shall not be cultivated until after the spread material has
completely frozen.
(d) Feeding to livestock.
(1) The feeding of
culls and waste piles to livestock may be done at any time.
(2) Culls and waste piles that will not be
fed to livestock within eight hours of collection shall be covered with canvas,
plastic or closely woven cloth to prevent the potential spread of
contaminants.
(e) Incineration.
(1) The burning of culls and
waste piles may done at any time provided it is done in accordance with
applicable State and local laws and regulations.
(2) Culls and waste piles may be incinerated
in a facility that is permitted for solid waste disposal pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Part 360.
(3) Culls and waste piles
that will not be burned within eight hours of collection for burning shall be
covered with canvas, plastic or closely woven cloth to prevent the potential
spread of contaminants.
(f) Return to point of origin.
(1) Culls may be returned to the point of
origin, provided they are shipped within 30 days of their arrival.
(g) Anaerobic digestion.
(1) Culls and waste piles may be used as
feedstock for anaerobic digesters providing it is done in accordance with best
management practices and all applicable regulations.
(h) Landfill disposal.
(1) Culls and waste piles may be disposed of
at permitted landfills provided it is done in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
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