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State Policy
Pennsylvania
Establishing waste management guidelines
18 Pa. Code §1681 (1988).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law regulates the management of waste in the state of Pennsylvania by establishing a permitting program, financial assurances requirements, sewage sludge land application guidelines, and enforcement programs. This may impact the way that urban farms and gardens can compost, apply fertilizer, address permitting barriers, and otherwise address refuse on their operations.
State
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction Name
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction Type
state
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production