Transferring Municipal Liquid Waste
If you plan to operate a facility to transfer grease trap waste, grit trap waste, septage, or other similar liquid waste from municipal sources, you must first obtain authorization from the TCEQ. Links to forms and guidance.
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Transfer Volume and Type of Authorization Required
Receive 32,000 Gallons Per Day or Less
If your facility will receive 32,000 gallons per day or less of grease trap waste, grit trap waste, septage, or other similar liquid waste from municipal sources, you must obtain a registration from the TCEQ under Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 330.9(k) .
Receive More than 32,000 Gallons Per Day
If your facility will receive more than 32,000 gallons per day, you must obtain a permit from the TCEQ under 30 TAC 330.7 .
Back to topTemporary Storage
If your facility is a temporary storage facility that will store 8,000 gallons or less in containers, for a period of four days or less, you must notify the TCEQ in accordance with 30 TAC 330.11(e)(5) . Such a facility is not required to follow the requirements of 30 TAC Chapter 330, Subchapter E .
Applying for a Permit or Registration
Contact MSW Permits
Please contact the MSW Permits Section if you have questions about municipal liquid waste transfer or processing.