Farmers and gardeners have been recycling biosolids for ages. Biosolids recycling is the process of beneficially using the treated residuals from wastewater treatment facilities to promote the growth of agricultural crops, fertilize gardens and parks and reclaimed mining sites. Land application of biosolids takes place in all 50 states...
The application of biosolids reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. As more wastewater plants become capable of producing high quality biosolids, there is an even greater opportunity to make use of this valuable resource.