Massachusetts H136 prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge in agriculture.
Massachusetts H136 prohibits the use and sale of sludge generated from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants or septage in agriculture. Exceptions include disposal at solid waste landfills, composting toilets, and precipitated calcium carbonate production. The bill aims to protect agricultural land and public health by preventing the spread of potentially harmful materials.
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