What is the recommended disposal method for droppings after cleanup?

• A. Put droppings into sealed plastic garbage bags and wet the outsides of the bags, then dispose of the trash bags
• B. Rinse the droppings into the soil
• C. Bury them on site
• D. Leave bags unsealed for air exposure

Answer: (A)

Containing droppings to prevent disease spread and environmental contamination is the priority after cleanup. Sealing the droppings in plastic bags and handling them carefully minimizes exposure and prevents leaks or dispersal of any pathogens or dust. Wetting the outside of the bags helps prevent moisture from seeping out and reduces the chance of aerosolizing or releasing material if a bag were to be punctured or opened during transport. Placing the sealed bags in the regular trash keeps the waste contained in the waste system rather than returning it to the soil, water, or air. Rinsing into soil, burying on-site, or leaving bags unsealed all risk spreading pathogens, contaminating the environment, or exposing people to contaminated dust or surfaces.