MMCF facilities are required to manage and monitor sludge generated from their operations responsibly. They shall:
Comply with the existing local legal regulations for the treatment, handling and disposal of sludge generated in their facility.
Report the major sludge disposal pathway used on the ZDHC platform using the ZDHC sludge documentation template.
Maintain information and records of their major sludge disposal pathway.
Conduct sludge testing from ZDHC Approved Labs and maintain records on the sludge testing for metals and other applicable conventional parameters.
Ensure that requirements for the major disposal pathway are met through the detection of metals and conventional parameters.