Article | REF: G1451 V2

Final disposal of sludge.

Author: Éric GUIBELIN

Publication date: April 10, 2014, Review date: April 28, 2021

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2. Agricultural valorization

2.1 Regulations

French legislation on the land application of urban sludge is a good illustration of Europe's aim to preserve agricultural resources, without condemning this common-sense approach for most urban sludge or sludge from non-toxic industries. The main points are as follows:

  • sludge producer responsibility ;

  • principle of safety and agricultural interest (agronomic value of N, K 2 O, P 2 O 5 , CaO, MgO, SO 3 ; organic amendment...);

  • lower thresholds for trace metallic and organic elements...

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