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)
- Restaurants that clean an interior point-of-use grease interceptor
For the full definitions of septage, permitting rules and requirements: Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846
Septage Management Firm Permit Process
| New Septage Management Firm Permit | |
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| New Firm Permit Application & Payment | New Septage Management Firms should complete and submit the New Firm Application online. For a printable version, Download the New Firm Application. Once the electronic application is received, an invoice for the applicable permit fee will be emailed to the applicant within 3-5 business days. The permit fee may be paid online or by mail. Payment needs to be made to the "N.C. Division of Waste Management". The permit fees are: If you prefer to submit a paper application, you may print the application and mail the completed application and payment to: Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section Note: An NCS Number will be assigned after the completed application and applicable permit fee have been received. |
| 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 Regional Inspectors |
| Contact | New Firm Application Process Office: 919-707-8283 |
For facilities that store and/or treat septage prior to discharge or disposal, please review the New Septage Management Firm Permit Process for Septage Detention and Treatment Facilities (SDTF).
| New Septage Detention and Treatment Facility (SDTF) | |
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| SDTF Permit Application | New Application for an SDTF 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. |
| Landowner Authorizations | Private Land Authorization Corporate Limited Liability Company |
| Contacts | Jeff Bullard, Environmental Program Consultant Lee Sorrell, Environmental Program Consultant |
For sites to receive and land apply septage, please review the New Septage Management Firm Permit Process for Septage Land Application Sites (SLAS).
| New Septage Land Application Site (SLAS) | |
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| SLAS Permit Application | New Application for an SLAS 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. |
| 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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