Brunswick Sewer District

The following Septic & Holding Tank Waste Dumping Procedure takes effect 01 October 2000, and supersedes all previous related policies and procedures.  The Procedure will be adhered to by all parties utilizing District disposal facilities.

The hauler will maintain in force liability insurance coverage on all septic and holding tank waste transport vehicles utilizing District facilities.

Vehicles deemed by the Treatment Operations Division Supervisor to not meet this standard may be denied permission to use District facilities until such time as the standard is deemed by the Supervisor to have been met.

Neither the Brunswick Sewer District nor any of its employees will be liable for any loss incurred as a consequence of such action.

Origin of waste.  Septic and holding tank waste will be accepted for disposal at District facilities when the waste originates in communities specifically determined by the District to be acceptable.

This determination will be made by the General Manager, who may revise it from time to time.  A list of the communities accepted shall be maintained current and made available to interested parties.      Go to list.

Excepting the Town of Brunswick and the Town of Topsham, with which statutory or contractual obligations exist, the District may accept, but shall not be bound to accept, waste.

Neither the Brunswick Sewer District nor any of its employees will be liable for any loss incurred as a consequence of such action.

In determining to accept septic and holding tank waste originating in a particular community, the District shall not be bound therefore to certify the right of that municipality to discharge that community’s septic and holding tank waste to District facilities.

Rules & Regulations applicable.  In utilizing District disposal facilities, the septic and holding tank waste hauler agrees to be bound by terms and conditions of District Rules & Regulations.

All septic and holding tank waste discharged to District facilities shall conform in all respects to requirements of District Rules & Regulations.

Disposal of all waste not testing in accordance with District holding tank waste requirements will be charged at the septic waste rate.

Approval and authorization required.  Prior to discharging the waste, the septic and holding tank waste hauler will secure from the Treatment Operations Division Supervisor or his/her authorized representative approval of information provided, and permission to discharge the waste.

Facility high-level alarm system.  The District septage receiving and storage facility is equipped with an automatic high-level alarm system.  The red alarm light and horn are located on the north wall of Sewage Treatment Plant building, near the septage receiving and storage facility.

Should the alarm system be activated during discharge, the septic and holding tank waste hauler shall :

the entire receiving area will be washed down using hose and water provided by District, to include:

for new haulers making initial discharges, it is recommended that the hauler obtain approval of cleanup by the Treatment Operations Division Supervisor or his/her authorized representative.

the time required to accomplish this cleanup will be charged to hauler responsible at the District jobber rate;

repeated violations will result in suspension of disposal privileges.

Depending on the level of hauler pumping activity, reservations in advance of discharge to District facilities may be required at certain times of the year.

Neither the Brunswick Sewer District nor any of its employees will be liable for any loss incurred as a consequence of these conditions.

Payment terms for disposal of septic and holding tank waste at District facilities are 20 days net.

It is the responsibility of the septic and holding waste hauler to maintain the account current.

The District reserves the right to deny access to District facilities to any septic and holding waste hauler whose account is in arrears.

Neither the Brunswick Sewer District nor any of its employees will be liable for any loss incurred as a consequence of such action.

Thank you for your cooperation.  Your cooperation with this procedure in the use of District disposal facilities works to everyone's benefit and is appreciated.