Problems and solutions of waste handling practices at red meat abattoirs in the Free State province, South Africa

• Main Author: Roberts, H.A.
• Other Authors: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal: Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein 2015
• Subjects: Red meat abattoirs; Waste disposal methods; Waste management; Condemned products; By-products
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11462/345

Published Article === The waste management practices used at red-meat abattoirs in the Free State province for disposal of condemned products generated in abattoirs and the problems associated with the different waste disposal methods were investigated. Problems caused by various products generated at abattoirs. such as abattoir waste water, blood, stomach contents, manure, whole carcasses, fetuses and all products unsuitable for human consumption requiring disposal were identified. Recommended solutions took into account the most effective handling manner, causing minimum environmental pollution, reducing any health risks to communities, and converting condemned products into value-added by-products by changing certain waste management processes / strategies. The handling of waste, specifically of condemned products, at 78 red meat abattoirs was analysed.