Hauled Waste Program: Getting Started
KUB is proud to provide a service where local waste haulers can discharge domestic waste collected from conventional septic tanks as well as sewege waste from portable toilets.
This service helps protect the environment and keeps the community preserved for everyone to enjoy.
Getting Started
Here is how to get started with KUB's Hauled Waste Program:
- Review the Hauled Waste Program Requirements. Read carefully to ensure compliance with the program.
- Contact KUB at (865) 524-2911 to set up a billing account for a waste hauling business.
- Complete the Waste Hauler Application and submit via email to wastehaulerprogram@kub.org
KUB will review the application and contact applicants directly if there are any additional questions. KUB will contact applicants once the review is complete to provide a permit number and the credentials needed to access the Hauled Waste Site at the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Requirements
All waste haulers must be knowledgeable of the Hauled Waste Program Requirements and operate in a manner that adheres to the safety signs posted onsite and that complies with the program.
- Only licensed and permitted waste haulers can utilize site
- Trucks must provide their own 4 inch female disconnect and hose.
- Company name and permit number must be visible on the back of the truck
- Security access numbers for each truck will be deactivated if permit is not renewed annually
Only domestic septage waste originating within Knox County or one of the eight counties that border it are eligible to be discharged at the Hauled Waste Site.
Domestic waste is:
- Septage waste collected and treated in a conventional septic tank
- Raw untreated sewage waste (Examples: pump station or portable toilet waste).
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Disposal Site Safety
Please read all safety signage at the Hauled Waste Site prior to intial discharge to ensure saftey compliance.
Pressurized discharges are prohibited.
Direct discharges to the ground or the drain is prohibited.
Have a Question?
Please send any questions to wastehaulerprogram@kub.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can more trucks be added to an existing waste hauler billing account?
Yes, print and complete the new truck and driver form.
Waste haulers must notify KUB within 24 hours of any fleet or personnel changes.
Submit to wastehaulerprogram@kub.org prior to new truck or driver accessing the Hauled Waste Site.
Fill out and submit the form below.
Does KUB inspect the discharge at the Hauled Waste Site?
All loads are subject to random inspection and sampling.
KUB reserves the right to inspect all permitted vehicles, sample all loads, and conduct any other investigation as deemed necessary to ensure complete compliance with the Waste Hauler Program.
Are there any prohibited materials?
Yes, prohibited wastes includes but is not limited to:
- Flammable liquids
- Oil-water seperator contents
- Viscous materials that can cause an obstruction
- Waste containing fats, oils, or grease
A more detailed list of prohibited wastes can be found in section I of Appendix A in the Pretreatment Program in KUB Wastewater Division Rules and Regulations.
Do waste hauler permits renew automatically?
No, permits will expire on June 30th and must be renewed by waste hauler annually.
Can waste hauler permits be shared among company vehicles?
No, permit numbers are assigned to specific vehicles.
Sharing permit numbers could lead to KUB revoking a waster hauler's permit.
Manifests, Billing, & Compliance
Learn more about the costs and rules associated with the Waste Hauler Program.
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