Senator Jill Carter has proposed an amendment to Bill 908. Currently the bill is aimed at the sludge storage and application process but the proposed amendment specifically aims to establish a clear distinction between biosolids and solid waste. This proposed bill explicitly outlines that only agricultural waste, such as manure, qualifies as permissible material for use as fertilizer, and waste originating from any commercial or industrial source shall be considered a solid waste processing facility and shall be subject to the permitting and waste disposal requirements under current law.

We encourage you to reach out to your senators and let them know that you want to see this bill passed. You can find contact information for all Missouri senators at https://senate.mo.gov/Senators/Directory