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SC H5310

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Bustos

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the land application of sludge generated from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants anywhere in South Carolina
  • Bans the sale and distribution of compost, fertilizer, soil amendments, topsoil replacement, mulch, or similar agricultural products containing wastewater treatment sludge or septage
  • Exempts disposal of these materials at solid waste landfills from the prohibition
  • Exempts agricultural residuals from food processing, brewing, winemaking, and distilling (such as fish, seafood, spent grain, and produce waste) as long as they are not mixed with wastewater sludge or septage
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Solid Waste Management

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs3/4/2026

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