Pumper Firm Checklist2023

Permit Application Checklist
PUMPERS
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT FIRM (PUMPER)
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Waste Management- Solid Waste Section
❑ Complete all questions on both pages of the application, including:
o Contact information, including email
o Estimate of gallons pumped within the calendar year
❑ Enclose all disposal authorizations for wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), Septage Land
Application Sites (SLAS), Septage Detention or Treatment Facilities (SDTF), compost facilities,
or landfills where you plan to dispose of waste.
❑ Be sure any Wastewater Treatment Plant Authorization forms included are signed,
notarized original documents.
❑ Make check payable to: DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
o $845 if you operate one (1) truck
o $1,003 if you operate two (2) trucks
o $1,584 if you operate three or more trucks
❑ To pay online with a credit card, debit card, or checking account, you will need the invoice for
instructions.
❑ Include the "Recertification of Pumper Vehicle(s)" form enclosed for compliance certification
of all pumper vehicles previously inspected by the Division.
❑ Mail payment (unless you are paying online) and all application materials to:
Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Section Attn:
Septage Management Program
1646 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC
27699-1646
❑ If you have any questions, we are here to help! Call or email us:
Environmental Compliance Branch - Septage Management Program Staff
Raleigh Central Office
Jeffrey Bullard [phone] [e-mail]
Lee Sorrell [phone] [e-mail]
Tiffany Oakley [phone] [e-mail]
Asheville Regional Office
Stephanie Williams [phone] [e-mail]
Wilmington Regional Office
David Powell [phone] [e-mail]
A copy of the NC Septage Management Rules and program forms are available at:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/waste-management-rules/septage
10/10/2025