Foundry wastes; Environmental Management Department required to adopt rules for beneficial reuse

Summary

The bill amends the state's solid‑waste code to require the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to adopt regulations, no later than Jan. 1 2027, that allow spent foundry sand to be reused in a variety of construction and environmental applications. It defines “foundry sand” and lists permissible uses such as raw material for asphalt, cement and concrete, road subbase, landfill cover, flood‑control sandbags, and other substitutes for virgin materials. The measure seeks to promote recycling of industrial waste and lessen reliance on new raw resources.

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