LIQUID WASTES

Liquids in bulk amounts are prohibited from landfill by State and Federal law. Bulk amounts include tanker trucks, vac trucks or any amount in containers greater than a household size or quantity.

Sewer cleanouts, tank cleanouts, drill muds, etc

Connections and discharges into sanitary sewer systems are regulated by the local water or wastewater utility and overseen by the PBC Health Department. Permits may be required. The County has several regional wastewater treatment plants and many cities and communities have their own. Contact your local utility for policies and discharge limitations. Contact PBCHD or local government if you are unsure which system you are tied into.

Never discharge anything other than uncontaminated water into a storm drain. Again, permits may be required, contact your local water/wastewater utility.

Loads of expired or unusable beverages or consumer products may be accepted for landfill through the SWA's Special Waste Program. Contact HWS for more information.

Also see Septage.