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parks, cemeteries, golf courses, lawns, and gardens <br />• land reclamation in the mining and forestry industries, and following <br />forest fires <br />Eighty-five percent of the biosolids generated in Colorado are <br />recycled. This compares with a U.S.-wide biosolids recycling rate of <br />about 50 percent. In addition, 92 percent of Colorado's wastewater <br />treatment plants recycle their biosolids. <br />0 <br />11 hell the jjheal hurresl Comes, iu, Aorlners ccrn see the heiielils ofl osoAdc. <br />Why Is It Important To Recycle Biosolids? <br />Biosolids are a valuable resource rich in nutrients and organic <br />matter. This makes the material useful as a fertilizer and a soil condi- <br />tioner. Benefits associated with recycling biosolids include: <br />• diverting a recyclable material from landfills and incinerators <br />• improving soil structure <br />• improving the water-holding capacity of soil to prevent erosion <br />• increasing crop yields <br />• an inexpensive alternative to chemical fertilizers