Vermont bill H0303 bans land application and sale of compost containing septage, sludge, or biosolids.

Vermont bill H0303 proposes to prohibit the land application of septage, sludge, and biosolids, as well as the sale of compost or other agricultural products containing these materials. The bill mandates a testing program for sewage sludge and similar wastes before their beneficial use on land or distribution. It also requires certification for solid waste management facilities and outlines procedures for the determination of minimum testing frequencies and specific parameters for analysis.

Vermont bill H0303 bans land application and sale of compost containing septage, sludge, or biosolids.

Vermont bill H0303 proposes to prohibit the land application of septage, sludge, and biosolids, as well as the sale of compost or other agricultural products containing these materials. The bill mandates a testing program for sewage sludge and similar wastes before their beneficial use on land or distribution. It also requires certification for solid waste management facilities and outlines procedures for the determination of minimum testing frequencies and specific parameters for analysis.