Liquid Waste Haulers (Vehicles) & Permitting Requirements

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Published on December 22, 2021. Last modified on November 20, 2024

Liquid Waste Haulers

What is Liquid Waste?

Liquid waste includes human waste, sewage and septic waste. Liquid waste does not include grease, brine water, solid waste (including refuse, garbage or rubbish) or material classified as hazardous waste.

Who needs a Health Permit?

  • Any vehicles (including vehicles from outside of Monterey County) that haul OR discharge any liquid waste in the County of Monterey.

Purpose of the Liquid Waste Hauler Program

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Solid Waste Services (HD) is the local enforcement agency that is responsible for administering and enforcing the County of Monterey Code of Ordinance to all persons and businesses with vehicle(s) that haul liquid waste in the County of Monterey area. The HD oversees the registration requirements and annual inspections for all liquid waste haulers (vehicles) operating in this County.

The purpose of this program is to prevent the illegal discharge of liquid waste from vehicles and storage tanks that can contaminate waterways, agricultural fields and the environment. There is a potential health risk that can lead to illness when people/animals consume the food grown in contaminated fields or drink water from a contaminated water source.

Any leaks identified in the liquid waste storage compartments and/or vehicle components from either an inspection or complaint inspection will result in a cease-and-desist order to discontinue any liquid waste pumping & hauling-related-activities for the vehicle(s) of interest until the issue has been repaired and the business has received approval from the HD inspector, ensuring liquid waste will be properly contained during storage and transport.

The Liquid Waste Hauler program ensures that:

  • Liquid waste is properly discharged at an authorized wastewater treatment facility and
  • All vehicles, storage tank compartments and tank components are watertight and free of any openings, cracks, splits, holes or breaches, preventing uncontrolled discharge of liquid waste.
How do I know if a Liquid Waste Vehicle is Permitted to Operate in Monterey County?
Each Health Permit is Only Valid During the Fiscal year (JULY 1 – JUNE 30) the Permit was Acquired or Renewed
How to Register as a liquid Waste Hauler?
Requirements for Liquid Waste Hauler Vehicle(s)
How to Renew your Health Permit?

Wastewater Treatment Plants in Monterey County

  • City of Soledad Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • 34520 Morisoli Road, Soledad, CA 93960
    • Phone: (831) 223-5184
    • Operation Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Monterey One Water
    • 14811 Del Monte Boulevard, Marina, CA 93933
    • Phone: (831) 422-1001
    • Operation Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am-5pm

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HEALTH PERMIT:

Each Health Permit issued is specific to all of the following:

  • Business owner,
  • Business and
  • The business address where the business is operating at the time of registration.
Closing your business or facility
Changing business owner or selling your business
Moving your yard to a new location (facility location)

Monterey County Health Department

1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, California 93906

If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Health Department.
Phone #: (831)755-4505 | Fax #: (831) 796-8693| E-mail: SWTeam@countyofmonterey.gov

Additional Resources

Liquid Waste Hauler Application form
List of Vehicle Requirements