| Activity |
Best management practices |
| Fertiliser transport |
- All freight is correctly constrained
- Hazardous substances are segregated and correctly labelled
- All fertiliser products are covered during transport to prevent dust blow
- All transport equipment is cleaned after use. Wastewater is prevented from entering any surface water or stormwater system
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| Fertiliser storage |
- Nitrogen, phosphorus and soluble fertilisers are contained within the storage area on an impervious floor and protected from rain
Fact Sheet 6
- Storage facilities are at least 50 metres from open waterways, avoiding areas subject to slope failure or significant flood risk
- All storm water discharges are collected and diverted away from the storage area
- The storage facility is designed to effectively contain stored fertiliser
Fact Sheet 6 |
| Fertiliser loading |
- Fertiliser loading sites are at least 50 metres from any open waterway on areas that are not susceptible to flooding
- Wind shelters are used around the loading site to contain fertiliser
- Fertiliser spillage is minimised when loading into or out of storage or into application equipment
Fact Sheet 4, 6
- Fertiliser spills on the loading area are collected and returned to the storage facility
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| Fertiliser disposal |
- Excess or unwanted fertiliser is spread onto suitable land or crops
- Surplus containers are reused, recycled or delivered to a resource recovery site or suitable landfill
- Contact supplier for possible return
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