To haul septic waste in Salem or use the septic waste discharge receiving station, you must apply for a septic waste hauler discharge permit. It is important to follow the guidelines listed in Salem Revised Code (SRC), Chapter 74. 

Importance of the Permit

This permit is important because it ensures that septic waste is handled safely and responsibly. Proper management of septic waste protects public health and the environment. The intended audience for this information includes individuals and companies that transport septic waste. By following these guidelines, they can help keep the community safe. 

Permit Application Process

To receive a septic waste hauler discharge permit, you must have a valid State of Oregon Sewage Disposal Service License. If your state license expires without renewal or is revoked, your city permit will also be revoked. 

You need to submit a completed septic haulers discharge permit application to the Environmental Services Department. You must receive approval before you can begin hauling septic waste. 

Septic Haulers Discharge Permit Guidelines

If you are granted a discharge permit, you must follow the rules outlined in the Septic Haulers Discharge Permit Guidelines. These guidelines include discharge requirements, specific limitations, monitoring guidelines, and record-keeping requirements. 

You can download and print the Septic Haulers Discharge Permit Guidelines for your reference. 

Forms

• Septic Haulers Discharge Application
• Septic Haulers Discharge Permit Guidelines
• Septic Haulers Manifest