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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
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