NC Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Program

Composting & Land Application Branch

The Composting and Land Application Branch is responsible for the septage management program and permitting solid waste compost facilities and the beneficial reuse of solid wastes through land application. The septage management program is responsible for assuring that septage (which is a fluid mixture of untreated and partially treated sewage solids, liquids and sludge of human or domestic origin which is removed from a septic tank system) is managed in a responsible, safe and consistent manner across the state. The major areas of emphasis in the septage management program are: the permitting of septage management firms, land application sites, and treatment and detention facilities; development of applicable laws and rules; and providing technical/problem solving assistance to septage management firms, the general publlic and for the Section. Solid waste composting activities include rule writing and revision, permitting compost facilities, overseeing the compost demonstration program, approving yard waste and treatment and processing notification requests and providing technical assistance. The Branch is also responsible for determining by-products that can be land applied for beneficial uses and the best management practices to be followed for each by-product to assure protection of public health and the environment.

Septage

Firm Permit Application
Pumper Log Form
Non-Pumper Firm
Septage Firm Cease Operation

Authorizations:

Waste Water Treatment Plant Authorization Form

This form is used as a proper authorization to discharge septage to a wastewater treatment facility. Please submit the ORIGINAL notarized form to the Division of Waste Management.

Land Application

This form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage land application site permitted to someone other than yourself. Please submit the ORIGINAL form to the Division of Waste Management.

Detention\Treatment

This form is used for authorization to discharge septage at a septage treatment or storage facility permitted to someone other than yourself. Please submit the ORIGINAL form to the Division of Waste Management.

SLAS

Site Permit
Land Application Log Form
Landowner Authorizations: Private, Corporate, Limited Liability Corporation
Cease Operations

SDTF

Detention or Treatment Permit
Landowner Authorizations: Private, Corporate, Limited Liability Corporation
Cease Operation

Composting

Compost Demo Guide