[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Health of the Town of Easton 6-9-2003. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The regulations shall take effect on June 16, 2003. All other
regulations inconsistent with these regulations are repealed as of
June 9, 2003.
The purpose for the manure and waste management regulation is
to provide a method for animal owners to handle accumulated manure
and other wastes in a safe and sanitary manner. The regulation shall
address composting, storage, and removal of manure and other wastes
related to the keeping of domestic animals.
A.
All manure and waste generated from domestic animals or the keeping
there of shall be stored in contained compost piles or manure storage
facilities approved by the Board of Health or its duly appointed agent(s).
B.
Manure and waste collected in compost piles shall be treated or covered
with earth loam or other suitable material such as used bedding, wood
chips, saw dust, and lime in sufficient amounts to eliminate any odor
or nuisance.
C.
Manure storage facilities shall, at a minimum, be constructed of
concrete or other durable material, screened, well ventilated and
watertight. The vent pipe shall be designed to prevent the entrance
of animals, insects and precipitation.
D.
Manure and waste shall be removed from animal shelters or barns based
on standard farm practices for the type of animals kept so as not
to create a health or nuisance problem as deemed by the Board of Health
or its duly appointed agent(s).
E.
Manure and waste shall be removed from paddocks and open fields based
on standard farm practices, the size of the grounds, type of animals
kept and weather. In warmer weather between the months May 1st to
September 30th, manure and waste shall be removed more frequently
to avoid large accumulations and to avoid health or nuisance problem(s)
as deemed by the Board of Health or its duly appointed agent(s).
F.
Compost piles and manure storage facilities shall be located in location(s)
accessible year round for general maintenance, cleaning, turning over
and removing.
G.
Compost piles and manure storage facilities shall be located a minimum
of 100 feet from all potable well water sources.
H.
The property owner, its agent, tenant or any other entity that has
control of the manure and waste operation shall not allow drainage
from the stockpiled manure and/or waste to flow over or onto abutting
property, the public way(s), watercourses or wetlands.
I.
Inspections may be performed at any reasonable time by the Board
of Health or its duly appointed agent(s), without prior notification.
The Easton Board of Health is authorized by the Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 111, Section 31, to impose a fine up to a maximum
of $1,000 for violation of any reasonable health regulation. Each
day of a continuing violation shall be considered a separate violation.
