Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 32.00 - Land Application of Sludge and Septage
Section 32.40 - Requirements for Transportation of Sludge or Septage
Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
(1) No person shall transport sludge or septage for land application purposes in a manner which creates, or threatens to create, a nuisance or a hazard to public health or the environment.
(2) Every person who transports sludge or septage for land application purposes shall transport sludge or septage only:
(3) Every person who transports septage shall do so in compliance with 310 CMR: The State Environmental Code, Title 5: Standard Requirements for the Siting, Construction, Inspection, Upgrade and Expansion of On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems and for the Transport and Disposal of Septage.
(4) Sludge containing molybdenum shall be
accompanied by a written label or bill of lading that states the following:
"This product contains molybdenum. While the regulatory standard is generally
protective, under certain site conditions, if used on soils growing crops that
will be used to feed ruminant animals (e.g., cattle, sheep and
goats) there is a small risk that molybdenosis could occur. This risk is
greater for alkaline stabilized biosolids. Animal managers are advised to refer
to additional information on the site conditions of concern and management
options at (