These position statements state our views on some of the most pressing issues concerning the developing topic of biowastes. The target audience is principally central, regional and local government, the waste management industry, water industry, farmers and agricultural advisers. It will also be of interest to members of the public.
Biowaste is often taken to mean the organic biodegradable fraction of the municipal waste stream, including garden waste, food waste and other biodegradable material such as paper. We have extended the definition to include similar biodegradable wastes
Composting can play a very important role in diverting biodegradable wastes from landfill and in recovering value from them, provided that the process is carried out properly.
This statement sets out our views on the sustainable management of treated sewage sludge (biosolids) and septic tank sludge.
Compost-Like Output from Mechanical Biological Treatment
This statement sets out our views on the use of Compost-Like Output (CLO) from Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plants accepting mixed source municipal wastes on land.
This statement sets out how we will regulate site-specific, time-limited trials of waste management activities.
