Domestic wastes

Domestic waste is defined as:

'Domestic sewage* removed from a cesspool and septic tank sludge or residual sludge from septic tanks and similar installations for the treatment of domestic sewage.'

^{*The contents of lavatories and water used for washing and cooking (but excluding water used by a business preparing food and drink for consumption other than on the premises).}

The waste acceptance procedures for domestic waste are controlled by the Environment Agency permits and exemptions that we operate under.

The domestic waste procedure is detailed below:

1. Completed domestic waste enquiry form emailed/sent to Southern Water’s Cess team
2. New customer documentation sent to haulier
3. Payment of the set up fee to Southern Water (£150)
4. Signing of cess agreement
5. Provision of Duty of Care agreement between haulier and Southern Water
6. Provision of key fobs to haulier (£40 each)
7. Company representative completes site and safety checklist and return to Cess team

Apply for permission to dispose of domestic waste at our disposal sites:

Domestic waste enquiry