Food Processing Residuals (FPR)
Food Processing Residuals (FPRs)
What are food processing residuals?
Food Processing Residual Waste is a type of waste that is produced in animal and non-animal food processing (slaughterhouses, food packaging facilities, ect.). It may include vegetable peelings, raw meat scraps and liquid, like cleaning wastewater that includes blood, fat, hair and feathers. In Pennsylvania, FPRs are able to be used in a normal farming operation as a soil amendment, soil conditioner, and alternative nutrient source and is an inexpensive way for farmers to increase the amount of organic matter into the soil.
Complaints
To file a complaint with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the spreading of FPRs, you can now call 866-255-5158 or click HERE to file it online.
You can also call the PA Farm Bureau at 717-761-2740.
Municipal Coalition
Dickinson Township has joined with several surrounding municipalities to create a Municipal Coalition regarding the spreading of FPRs. Please click on the following links to find out more information.
Cumberland County municipalities forming coalition to tackle bad odor from farms
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