This report details defining and evaluating the major environmental problems in managing solid wastes produced by high-density cow housing located in close proximity to residential developments. Various types of cow housing and solid waste management facilities are evaluated from the viewpoint of environmental and economic acceptability. Economic and environmental evaluations are made of the various systems for the use or disposal of dairy wastes. Methods and systems which will minimize fly production, odors, and drainage problems from earth corral dairies, especially in wet weather are developed as is a process for economically and efficiently composting manure on each dairy.