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

Fertiliser storage

• Nitrogen, phosphorus and soluble fertilisers are contained within the storage area on an impervious floor and protected from rain
  
• 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
  
  

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
  
• Fertiliser spills on the loading area are collected and returned to the storage facility

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