Waste Management

Solid Waste Management Program

OSU Extension provides technical support, educational materials, and training programs related to solid waste management for the public.

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Fact Sheet

Strategies to Control Farmstead Odors

Control odors from the farm through prevention, alteration, capturing and dispersing strategies.

Livestock Manure And Litter Management Waste Management

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Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Manures: Types of Digesters

Information about the anaerobic digesters used on farms with different manure handling systems.

Energy Production Livestock Manure And Litter Management Waste Management

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Anaerobic Digestion of Animal Manures: Understanding the Basic Processes

A general overview of anaerobic digestion that provides a basic understanding of the biology going on in the digester and how to correct upset conditions.

Livestock Manure And Litter Management Waste Management

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Solid State Anaerobic Digestion

Recent engineering advances have opened the door for conversion of dry, stackable materials such as municipal solid waste, food waste and yard waste to biogas.

Energy Production Waste Management

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Vermicomposting – Composting with Worms

A guide to composting with worms, their benefits, and maintenance.

Bees And Beneficial Insects Composting Gardening And Lawn Care Insects Pests And Diseases Waste Management

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On-Farm Mortality Composting of Livestock Carcasses

A lists of methods for handling livestock carcasses.

Composting Livestock Waste Management

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Benefits and Concerns Associated with Aerobic Treatment Systems (ATS)

The benefits and concerns regarding aerobic treatment systems.