House Bill 176 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ben RobbinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

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

Summary

HB176 would require Alabama's Department of Environmental Management to adopt rules for the beneficial reuse of foundry sand and to update code language.

What This Bill Does

The bill directs the Department of Environmental Management to adopt rules that allow and regulate the beneficial reuse of foundry sand. It specifies several approved end-uses for foundry sand, including as a raw material in asphalt, cement, and concrete products; subbase material for hard-surface roads; fill material; sandbag filler; leachate control drainage material; and alternative cover material at sanitary landfills. The department must adopt these rules by January 1, 2027 and the act becomes effective June 1, 2026, plus it makes nonsubstantive technical revisions to update the code language.

Who It Affects

• Foundry sand producers and users—may gain new opportunities to reuse foundry sand and must follow the new ADEMs rules.
• Local governments, road authorities, sanitary landfills, and solid waste facilities—would need to follow the new rules when handling or using foundry sand and may incorporate it into road, landfill, and other waste-related projects.

Key Provisions

• The Department of Environmental Management must adopt rules providing for the beneficial reuse of foundry sand, with a deadline not later than January 1, 2027.
• Foundry sand may be used (a) as a raw material in asphalt, cement, and concrete products; (b) as subbase for road construction; (c) as fill material; (d) as filler for sandbags; (e) as leachate control drainage material; and (f) as alternative cover material at sanitary landfills, and the bill includes nonsubstantive revisions to update current code language.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Environmental Protection