Septage New Operator
New Septage Management Firm Operator
Septage Management Firms in North Carolina need a permit from the Division of Waste Management prior to beginning operation. "Septage management firm" means a person engaged in the business of pumping, transporting, storing, treating or disposing septage.
The permitting requirements apply to the following:
- Pumpers, including those involved in:
- Placing chemical or portable toilet
- Portable restroom trailers
- Managing septage generated from properties that they own, lease, or manage as part of a business, such as mobile homes, mobile home parks, restaurants, and other residential and commercial property
- Removing septage, and other waste materials or spent media from wastewater systems permitted by the Department of Health and Human Service
- Pumping or handling septage from domestic septic tank
- Pumping or handling grease septage which is material pumped from grease interceptors, separators, traps, etc.
- Septage Detention and Treatment Facilities (SDTF)
- Septage Land Application Sites (SLAS)
For the full definitions of septage, permitting rules and requirements: Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846
| New Septage Management Firms | |
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| Permit Application and Payment | The NCS Number will be assigned once the application and permit fee have been received. Payment needs to be made to the "N.C. Division of Waste Management" The permit fees are: New Firms will need to submit a completed application and the appropriate permit fees. These can be emailed to tiffany.oakley@deq.nc.gov or mailed to: Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section |
| Training | NC DEQ Offers free online training every two months for new septage operators. 2026 Training Dates: |
| Disposal Authorizations | WWTP Disposal Authorization Form SDTF Disposal Authorization Form SLAS Disposal Authorization Form |
| Vehicle Inspections | Truck(s) will need the lettering on both sides of the truck(s); the lettering height must be at least three inches on ALL letters / numbers: Other inspection requirements can be found in section .0835 of the Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846 Once the truck is properly lettered, you must contact the regional inspector for your area to set up a truck inspection. |
| Contacts | New Firm Application Process Office: 919-707-8283 |
Review the Guidelines for a New Septage Detention or Treatment Facility if you are considering applying for a new septage detention or treatment facility. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining an SDTF permit.
| New Septage Detention and Treatment Facility (SDTF) | |
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| SDTF Permit Application | New Application for an SDTF New SDTFs will need to submit a completed application and the applicable supporting documentation. These can be emailed to jeffrey.bullard@deq.nc.gov or lee.sorrell@deq.nc.gov or mailed to: Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Attn: Jeffrey Bullard & Lee Sorrell 1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 |
| Landowner Authorizations | Private Land Authorization Corporate Limited Liability Company |
| Contacts | Jeff Bullard, Environmental Program Consultant Lee Sorrell, Environmental Program Consultant |
Review the Guidelines for a New Septage Land Application Site if you are considering applying for a new septage land application site. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining an SLAS permit.
| New Septage Land Application Site (SLAS) | |
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| SLAS Permit Application | New Application for an SLAS New SLASs will need to submit a completed application and the applicable supporting documentation. These can be emailed to jeffrey.bullard@deq.nc.gov or lee.sorrell@deq.nc.gov or mailed to: Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Attn: Jeffrey Bullard & Lee Sorrell 1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 |
| Landowner Authorizations | Private Land Authorization Corporate Limited Liability Company |
| Training | NC DEQ offers free online training for new septage land application site operators. For training dates, contact |
| Contacts | Jeff Bullard, Environmental Program Consultant Lee Sorrell, Environmental Program Consultant |
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