Liquid Trade Waste
What is Liquid Trade Waste?
Liquid trade waste means all liquid material other than domestic sewerage. This includes liquid waste from:
- All business, commercial and industrial premises connected to the sewerage system.
- Community and public premises such as clubs, schools, colleges, education facilities, and hospitals.
- Saleyards, racecourses, stables and kennels that are not associated with domestic households.
- Any commercial activity carried out within a residential premises.
Liquid trade waste management is outlined in our Liquid Trade Waste Policy(PDF, 167KB). This policy is based on the NSW Office of Water Liquid Trade Waste Guidelines 2021.
Why do we all need to worry about Liquid Trade Waste?
We need to work together to manage liquid trade waste. Management is required to:
- Protect the health and safety of the public, the environment and our staff
- Protect wastewater system infrastructure, assets, and sewerage treatment processes to protect the effluent and biosolid quality
- Reduce maintenance costs and odour complaints
This means we all have to play our part.
Who can I talk to about liquid trade waste?
To find out more about liquid trade waste and the requirements for your business activity or next development proposal, please contact Council’s Liquid Trade Waste Officer on 1300 735 025.