Waste haulers’ guide

Residents without access to a sanitary sewer system must have a septic system. These systems must be periodically drained and cleaned. This is usually accomplished by septic haulers. WEP calls them waste haulers.

Waste haulers also transport wastes from:

Holding tanks
Porta-potties
Restaurant grease traps
Other wastewater treatment plants.

WEP's waste hauler control facility is staffed daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Samples of the waste delivered are randomly collected and analyzed to discourage the discharge of unwanted substances. Lab samples are also used to calculate pollutant loadings to the treatment plant and to calculate equitable fees for treatment. Each load of wastes is tracked through the use of disposal manifests and a database.

Permits

Waste haulers must have a Waste Transport Permit from New York State. In addition, an Onondaga County permit is required.

WEP charges haulers a minimal permit processing fee and a fee based on the amount and type of wastes delivered for treatment.

Resources

Waste transport permits from New York State
Waste hauler permit application form
Example waste hauler permit
Waste hauler control program policies and procedures
Guidance Manual for the Control of Wastes Hauled to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (USEPA)

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Sandra Tuori-Bell, 315-435-2260.