Regulations and Government
Sterilis Puts FBOs' Problem with Intl. Trash on the Curb
The self-contained unit meets U.S. Department of Agriculture specifications for treating international waste.

The problem FBOs face in dealing with trash from international flights has received a new solution, with the approval of a compact, self-contained system by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). According to APHIS regulations, all waste from international flights (except Canada) must be treated within 72 hours of touchdown to prevent the spread of invasive species.