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A new project launched this week provides farmers alternatives to the harmful disposal practices of burning, burying and stock-piling of waste.

Slurry tankers, once just a means of dealing with smelly waste, are getting more sophisticated.

Agrecovery is reminding farmers of its free waste collection sites where plastics and other farm waste can be disposed as an alternative to burning or dumping.

The way farms and rural businesses deal with waste is the focus of a study being done for Environment Canterbury.

Rural residents with unwanted agricultural chemicals or other hazardous waste are being encouraged by Auckland Council to sign-up for an onsite collection this month.