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. 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 Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846 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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