Environment ministry asks for support in disposing of Eid sacrifice waste

The slaughtering of animals, the dumping of remains and the reckless disposal of waste can lead to environmental pollution, health risks, and public suffering, it says

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has called for the cooperation of all citizens in disposing of Eid-ul-Azha sacrificial animal waste in an environmentally-friendly manner.

The slaughtering of animals, the dumping of remains, and the reckless disposal of waste can lead to environmental pollution, health risks, and public suffering, it said.

As such, it sought the active participation of everyone in preventing these issues.

In a press release issued by the ministry on Thursday, it called for sacrificial animals to be slaughtered at designated places in city corporations, municipalities, district councils, Upazila councils and union councils. It also asked for people to refrain from slaughtering animals in public or undesignated places.

The ministry also urged everyone to ensure proper personal protection - such as gloves, masks, and aprons – for the animal slaughter and subsequent activities.

In addition, it requested that the blood, dung and other discarded parts of the animal be buried in designated pits, or disposed of in designated garbage bins or locations.

Remains such as blood, skin, entrails, bones, horns, and dung should not be thrown away in the open under any circumstances, it added.

The ministry is encouraging the use of environmentally friendly (biodegradable) bags or containers, rather than plastic, for distributing sacrificial meat or disposing of waste.