Although you may have selected outdoor composting as a disposal method
because there was not enough room in the houses to build windrows,
it is crucial that you determine there is sufficient space surrounding
the houses to meet the conditions specified below.
Regardless of the outdoor compost method used, the compost site
should be:
At least 200 feet from water wells, surface water bodies (lakes,
streams, rivers, etc.), sinkholes, seasonal seeps or other landscape
features that indicate the area is hydrologically sensitive.
Located away from neighbors and/or out of sight
Located downwind from neighbors and/or houses
Located away from environmentally-sensitive areas
Located close to the poultry facility or have clear access for transport
Clear of overhead utility lines
Void of excess water
Located on a gentle slope so there will be no water ponding
