Waste360
11 March 2026
Biosolids, PFAS and the Growing Reckoning Over “Forever Chemicals”
Why It Matters for ITAD
This industry news may have implications for IT asset disposal and recycling operations.
PFAS contamination is reshaping the long-standing practice of recycling wastewater sludge as biosolids fertilizer, raising concerns about farmland, groundwater and human health. As regulators and utilities confront the spread of “forever chemicals,” emerging treatment technologies offer potential solutions, though questions remain about cost, scale and responsibility.
Key Takeaways
- • Biosolids, PFAS and the Growing Reckoning Over “Forever Chemicals”.
