Liquid trade waste

We offer the service of accepting liquid trade waste into our sewerage system for businesses and industry.

Below is a detailed overview of what constitutes liquid trade waste and the types of discharges covered by our Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Policy(PDF, 1MB).

Definition of liquid trade waste

According to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, liquid trade waste is defined as "all liquid waste other than sewage of a domestic nature."

Types of liquid trade waste discharges

We accept liquid trade waste discharges from various sources, including:

Business/commercial premises:

  - Beauticians

  - Florists

  - Hairdressers

  - Hotels

  - Motels

  - Restaurants

  - Butchers

  - Service stations

  - Supermarkets

  - Dentists

Community/public premises:

  - Craft clubs

  - Schools

   - Hospitals

  - Nursing homes

Industrial Premises

Trade activities, for example, mobile carpet cleaners

Commercial activities at residential premises

Special sites:

  - Saleyards

  - Racecourses

  - Stables and Kennels (not associated with domestic households)

Other types of waste:

  - Septic tank waste

  - Chemical toilet waste

  - Waste from marine pump-out facilities

  - Waste from mobile homes/caravans

Application process

If your business or facility falls into any of the categories listed above, you are required to complete a Liquid Trade Waste Application Form.

Apply now(PDF, 425KB)

For further information or to submit your application, please contact us. We are here to assist you with the process and ensure proper disposal of liquid trade waste.