Building a Waste-Burial Pit

Burial Pit

Choose an appropriate site that is at least 50 meters away from any water source to prevent contamination of the water source. The site should have proper drainage, be located downhill from any wells, be free of standing water, and be in an area that does not flood. The site should not be located on land that will be used for agriculture or development.
Dig a pit 1 to 2 meters wide and 2 to 5 meters deep. The bottom of the pit should be 1.8 meters above the water table. Consult your local water engineer/water authority for information about the location of the water table.
Fence in the area to keep out animals, scavengers, and children.
Keep waste covered. Every time waste is added to the pit, cover it with a 10 to 30 cm layer of soil.
Seal the pit. When the level of waste reaches to within 30 to 50 cm of the surface of the ground, fill the pit with dirt, seal it with concrete, and dig another pit.