Consumer Services & Outreach
Waste Hauler Discharges
| Title: | Waste Hauler Discharge Permit |
|---|---|
| What does it mean? | DC Water allows businesses and government agencies with a permit to discharge domestic (i.e., residential-type) septage, grease trap waste, uncontaminated non-wastewater flows, and other non-hazardous waste (allowed on a case-by-case basis) at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Facility. It is illegal to discharge directly to the District's wastewater system within the District of Columbia. |
| Does this apply to me? | This applies to you if you are a waste hauler and you would like to discharge waste at DC Water's Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Facility. |
| When do I apply? | It takes approximately two weeks to validate and process the applications. |
| What do I need to submit? |
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| Where do I go and apply? |
The application package shall be mailed or delivered to the Pretreatment Coordinator at: DC WaterDepartment of Wastewater Treatment 5000 Overlook Ave., SW CMF 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20032 Telephone: 202-787-4177 For expeditious processing, a copy of the application package may also be faxed to 202-787-4226 (with hard copy to follow in the mail). |
| How long will it take? | Two weeks |
| What do I Receive? | Waste Hauler Discharge Permit (note that each vehicle must be permitted prior to entering the Blue Plains facility) |
| What are DC Water's fees for this? |
Permit Fee per Vehicle (Based on Tank Capacity): 0 - 49 gallons - $160 50 - 799 gallons - $2,265 800 - 1499 gallons - $6,170 1500 gallons or more - $14,640 |
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| For more Info, call: |
Pretreatment Coordinator 202-787-4177 |
| Additional Info | Once a permit is obtained, waste haulers may discharge domestic septage, portable toilet waste, grease trap waste, uncontaminated non-wastewater flows, and other approved non-hazardous waste generated in the District of Columbia, Prince Georges County, Montgomery County, Fairfax County, and Loudoun County at the Septage Receiving Facility at Blue Plains. Each vehicle must be permitted prior to entering the Blue Plains facility and the driver must have a copy of the permit available and submit a completed Septage Dumping Tracking Form to security to gain access to the plant. Hauled waste loads are only accepted between 5:30 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), unless written approval is obtained from the Pretreatment Coordinator for authorization to discharge outside of these hours. Random samples of hauled waste loads are collected and analyzed by DC Water. The permit is valid for one year. |
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