Evolution of sewage sludge regulations in Europe

• Published in: Water Science & Technology Vol. 44; no. 10; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Author: SPINOSA, L
• Format: Conference Proceeding Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London IWA Publishing 01.01.2001
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composting; Environmental Pollution - prevention & control; Europe; Evolution; Exact sciences and technology; Incineration; Landfills; Other industrial wastes. Sewage sludge; Policies; Policy Making; Pollution; Public Policy; Refuse Disposal; Sewage; Sewage - legislation & jurisprudence; Sewage disposal; Sewage sludge; Sludge; Waste disposal sites; Waste management; Wastes; Europe; Waste management; Composting; Waste dumping; Heat treatment; Incineration; Waste treatment; Upgrading; Waste reuse; Regulation; Biological treatment; Sewage sludge; Waste disposal
• ISBN: 9781843394044; 1843394049
• ISSN: 0273-1223; 1996-9732
• DOI: 10.2166/wst.2001.0566

The shape of sewage sludge regulation in Europe is outlined as it undergoes a period of rapid evolution. The overall governing policy is embodied in European Directive ED91/156, the Waste Basis Directive, which sets general parameters for waste management. Descriptions are given of the terms of the more specific directives that apply to the major routes for sludge management: land application, composting incineration, and landfill.