Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 35 - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
Chapter 18 - Carcass Disposal
Section 35:18-1-4 - Methods of disposal
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
A domestic animal carcass may be stored in a freezer until such time as the owner is able to dispose of the carcass in one of the following methods:
(1) Burial shall only be used to dispose of a domestic animal carcass if the soil and site conditions are suitable and if no other reasonable alternative exists.
(2) Composting of a domestic animal carcass may be utilized as a method of carcass disposal if the following requirements are met:
(3) A domestic animal carcass may be disposed of in a self-contained, closed incinerator. An air quality permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality may be required.
(4) A domestic animal carcass may be disposed of in a landfill approved to dispose of animal carcasses by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
(5) A domestic animal carcass may be disposed of by delivering to a rendering facility within twenty-four (24) hours of death, unless the carcass has been refrigerated or frozen.
(6) A domestic animal carcass, other than poultry, may be disposed of by above ground burial.