Article VIII of the Westchester County Sanitary Code monitors, through permits and annual inspections of vehicles, the transportation, collection and removal of septage and refuse throughout Westchester County.
Program application forms and guidelines are provided by the Westchester County Department of Health with the goal of providing direction for a complete application submission to the department when required by the Westchester County Department of Health Codes.
With a complete submission, an effective review and timely issuance of septage and refuse collection permits can be realized.
Regulations
Fees
Refuse Collection Vehicles
You are ultimately responsible for having your vehicles inspected by this Department. The following items will be inspected:
- That the vehicle containers prevent the loss or discharge of offensive material during transportation.
- That identification of the owner of the vehicle or the business name and address is clearly posted on both sides of the vehicle.
- For more information/questions regarding refuse collection vehicles call 914-864-7278.
Forms for Refuse Collection
- Instructions to obtain a Refuse Collection Permit (Updated 5/2023)
- Refuse Collection Permit Application
- Certificate of Corporate Resolution (fillable)
Septage Collection Vehicles
You are ultimately responsible for having your vehicles inspected by this department. Failure to have your vehicles inspected may result in denial of your permit. the following items will be inspected:
- The condition of the sanitary caps, hoses, sludge tank and sludge pump.
- That identification of the owner of the vehicle or the business name and address is clearly and permanently posted on both sides of the vehicle.
- That the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Permit number is displayed in a prominent location on both sides and the rear of each vehicle.
- For more information/questions regarding septage collection vehicles, call 914-864-7360.
Forms for Scavenger Vehicles
- Instructions to obtain a Septage Collection Permit (New fees)
- Septage Collection Permit Application
- Certificate of Corporate Resolution (fillable)
Septage Collector Licensing - individual
Lists of Licensed Businesses
- List of Licensed Septage Companies (Scavangers)
- List of Refuse Collection Companies (Haulers)
- List of Septage Collector Licensees
Resources
Contact us for general information, questions or complaints. You may also call the public emergency number at (914) 813-5000 24 hours a day, seven days a week.