Composting offers an economically and environmentally souns manner of disposing of swine mortalities. Ohio’s Swine Composting Development Teams has set out four objectives for compostin swine mortalities within Ohio: (1) Protect ground water from pollution (2) Reduce the risk of the spread of disease (3) Prevent nusiances (flies, vermin, scavengers) (4) Maintain air quality.

Locating compost facilities away from water bodies can minimize th chance of water pollution from the facility. As well, diverting surface water runoff will prevent surface runoff from entering the compost facility. Compost facilities shouls also be located downwind from nearby residences or communities, preventing odours from being carried from the facility. Aesthetics, and area of site are also very important when siting a compost facility. Traffic from the compost facility to the production unit should be minimized, preventing possible disease contaimination through transport. Scavnging animals also need to be kept away from the compost. All compost facilities require all weather access. Therefore, areas around the compost facility should be firm and well drained. The state of Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service also produces a checklist of requirements for composting facilities.