The Comox Valley Waste Management Service follows North American standards for disposal of animal carcasses at its waste management centres.
Disposing of Animal Carcasses
Our procedures involve burying the carcass below the toe of the active landfill area and immediately covering it with waste material. This ensures there is no access to it by scavenging birds or other animals. The cover is immediately at least one metre deep; by the end of the day, the cover could be as much as three metres deep.
We support having veterinarians advise their clients of their options for cremation. If the client opts to bury their pet, we also support veterinarians explaining the importance of proper burial: a one- to two-feet deep grave, which is then covered with stones.