Liquid waste haulers must abide by all applicable provisions of the City of Modesto Municipal Code or any applicable local, county, state, or federal code or regulation. See the Liquid Waste Hauler Permit Conditions (PDF) for more information.
To apply to be a liquid waste hauler, submit a completed liquid waste hauler application along with the following to the City of Modesto Environmental Compliance:
- Proof of current liability insurance listing the City of Modesto as a Certificate Holder (additional requirements specified on the application)
- A copy of your current Stanislaus County permit issued by the Department of Environmental Resources
- A copy of your current business license
- A copy of current vehicle registration for each septic truck being permitted
- A copy of the capacity certificate from Stanislaus County Weights and Measures for each septic truck being permitted (new haulers only)
- Make a $100 security deposit in a trust account at the City of Modesto Finance Department. Provide a copy of the trust action (receipt) with this application (new haulers only)
If you have any questions regarding liquid waste hauling, please call the City of Modesto Environmental Service Compliance Section at (209) 577-6377.