How deep and wide should a burial hole for private garbage be?

• A. 3 feet deep and 3 feet wide
• B. 2 feet deep and 4 feet wide
• C. 4 feet deep and 2 feet wide
• D. 5 feet deep and 3 feet wide

Answer: (A)

For a private garbage burial, you want a pit that provides enough room to contain waste while keeping it covered, reducing odors, and limiting access by animals. A depth of three feet places the waste well below the surface, which helps with both pest control and odor. A width of three feet gives enough footprint to accept typical household trash and to cover it with soil as you fill, without making the pit unnecessarily large.

The other options either leave the waste too accessible or odors more likely (too shallow), or require more digging than necessary without adding real benefit (too deep or awkward dimensions). So, three feet deep and three feet wide is the practical, balanced size for a private garbage burial.