Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-709.600 (2026)

(1) Compost classified as Types Y, YM or A shall have unrestricted distribution.

(2) Compost classified as Types B or C shall be restricted to use by commercial, agricultural, institutional or governmental operations. However, if it is used where contact with the general public is likely, such as in a park, only Type B may be used.

(3) Compost classified as Type D shall only be used at landfills or land reclamation projects. However, such use shall not be allowed if contact with the general public is likely.

(4) Type E must be disposed of pursuant to Chapter 62-701, F.A.C., unless demonstrated that use of this material will not endanger the public or the environment.

(5) The total amount of heavy metal applied to soils shall be (in pounds per acre) as follows.

(a) Cadmium – 4.45.

(b) Nickel – 111.

(c) Copper – 111.

(d) Zinc – 222.

(e) Lead – 445.

(6) For applications where repeated use of the compost can be expected, such as in agricultural applications, the amount of heavy metal applied to soils shall be no more than one-tenth of the amount listed in subsection (5), above, per acre per year. For applications where repeated use of the compost is not expected, such as land reclamation or as a soil amendment on highway medians, the amount listed in subsection (5), above, may be applied within a one-year period.

(7) If a person wishing to apply compost to the soil can demonstrate through an analysis of the cation exchange capacity and other physical and chemical characteristics of the receiving soil that a higher application rate will provide an equal degree of protection to the public and the environment, the Department may approve such application rates pursuant to Rule 62-709.700, F.A.C.

(8) Compost shall not be used in any manner that will endanger public health and welfare, and the environment, or would violate the provisions of this rule.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.704, 403.7043 FS. Law Implemented 403.7043 FS. History–New 11-21-89, Formerly 17-709.600.

62-709.700Approval of Alternative Procedures and Requirements.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.704 FS. Law Implemented 403.707, 403.7043 FS. History–New 11-21-89, Formerly 17-709.700, Repealed 12-17-96.

62-709.800General Permits.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.704, 403.7043 FS. Law Implemented 403.7043, 403.707, 403.814 FS. History–New 11-21-89, Formerly 17-709.800, Repealed 12-17-96.

62-709.900Forms.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 403.704 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 403.7043 FS. History–New 11-21-89, Formerly 17-709.900, Repealed 12-17-96.

Effective: 11/21/1989.