(1) The state of Washington recognizes biosolids as a valuable commodity.
(2) Biosolids are not solid waste and are not subject to regulation under solid waste laws.
(3) Sewage sludge or septage that fails to meet standards for classification as biosolids is a solid waste, and may not be applied to the land.
(4) Sewage sludge or septage that will be disposed in a landfill is a solid waste.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
70.95J and
70.95 RCW. WSR 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), § 173-308-060, filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.95J.020 and
70.95.255. WSR 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-060, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]