Information for Municipal Liquid Waste Generators
Requirements and relevant information for anyone who must dispose of domestic septage, grease trap waste, grit trap waste, or other sludge wastes in Texas.
Overview
If you generate liquid waste from municipal sources, you need to be aware of proper methods of transporting, processing (including transfer), and disposal.
Liquid waste from municipal sources includes grit trap waste, grease trap waste, septic tank pumpings, domestic septage, chemical toilet waste, municipal wastewater treatment plant sludge, other types of domestic sewage treatment plant sludge, and water-supply treatment plant sludge.
For more information, read:
- Environmental Rules for Car Washes (RG-434) (in PDF; help with PDF)
- Exemption for drying carwash grit trap waste – 30 TAC §330.13(h)
- Sludge Transporters: Am I Regulated?
- Transferring municipal liquid waste
- Processing municipal liquid waste
- Disposing of municipal liquid waste
If You Have Questions
Contact us if you have questions about managing municipal liquid waste.
