Fertilizing residuals (FR)

Fertilizing residuals (FRs) are industrial and municipal wastes such as sewage sludge (biosolids), cement kiln dust and wood ash that have beneficial effects on crops or soil. Manure is generally not considered an FR, because it is an agricultural waste and is governed by special regulations.

Generalities Agronomic utilization of residuals : making the most of residues Sludges : the black sheep of recycling (French - December 2007) The odours of FR and manures (French- September 2007) Municipal biosolids and forestry development in Québec, from yesterday to tomorrow (January 2011) Frequently asked questions Questions and answers about the recycling of treated sewage sludge (biosolids) and the TV documentary Tabou(e)! (French) Questions and answers on the agricultural utilization of fertilizing residuals Response elements to the "Scientific release on the use of paper mill processed sewage sludge as a farm fertilizer" (French) Guidelines and documents Residual fertilizer recovery statements 2010  New 2007 2004 (French) Guidelines for the beneficial use of fertilizing residuals Degraded Sites - Guidelines for the use of fertilizing residuals (FR) for the restoration of plant cover (French) Guidance document composting activities (French, PDF, 547 ko) Accreditation process and requirements for the sampling of FR

Technical and Scientific Articles Agricultural land application of municipal biosolids: PBDE and metal levels in cow's milk (October 2011) Municipal Biosolids – What is the Best Option for the Climate? (September 2011) Biosolids Application and the Precautionary Principle - Comparison with Current Agricultural Practices (September 2011) Beneficial use of municipal biosolids in the silviculture industry (September 2010) Beneficial use in agriculture of fallen leaves collected by municipalities (September 2010) Paper-based bedding, a possible solution? (Fall 2009) Fall spreading of fertilizing residuals - environmental risks and preventive measures (June 2005) Dioxins, furans, PCBs and PAHs in eastern Canada compost (July 2003) Independent quality control of fertilizing residuals by Environment Québec: Summary of parts I & II (September 2002 & January 2003) Consult the list of all papers Legal and regulatory framework The legal framework is detailed in the Guidelines for the beneficial use of fertilizing residuals. Other Canadian information is available on the CCME and ACIA websites. Québec Policy on Residual Materials Groundwater Catchment Regulation (Articles 26 et 30) Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act Agricultural Operations Regulation Municipal Powers Act (Article 52) Links Canadian Food Inspection Agency: standards for product quality labelling Canadien Council of Ministers of the Environment: publications on municipal biosolids RECYC-QUÉBEC: information on organic matter (French) Bureau de normalisation du Québec: voluntary compost and other FR standards Ordre des agronomes du Québec (French) UN-Habitat: Global Atlas of Excreta, Wastewater Sludge, and Biosolids Management Agricultural Environment - Fertilization