Program Overview
The Montana DEQ regulates solid waste facilities in Montana, including community recycling activities. This includes municipal landfills, construction and demolition waste landfills, septic tank land application sites, motor vehicle recycling and recycling activities. These functions are achieved by technical reviews, licensing, certifications, compliance monitoring, training and technical assistance. Our goal is to assure that the environment is adequately protected from the hazards of waste disposal, and increasing recycling rates in Montana.
Important Dates
Licenses expire December 31. Septic Tank Pumper renewal applications must be received by the Department of Environmental Quality no later than January 31.
Licensees have until April 1, to renew their licenses without a late fee. After April 1 the late fee is an additional $125.00. After April 1 the Department may assess additional penalties for operators who are pumping without their licenses.
Septic Tank Pumper Contacts
Solid Waste Management Section Supervisor
Fred Collins
Data Control Technician
Andrea Staley
Program Forms
Please submit any completed forms to:
Montana Department of Environmental QualitySolid Waste Management Section
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Use the links to the forms below to apply for a new Septic Tank Pumper License or to renew a current Septic Tank Pumper License.
| Licensing and Disposal Site Forms | Format |
|---|---|
| Application (New Pumper) | Download PDF | Download Word |
| New Disposal Site Application (One form for each site) | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Renewal Application | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Operation and Maintenance Outline | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Vehicle Inspection Form | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Permission Slips | |
| Disposal Site Permission Slip | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Fire Season Permission Slip | Download PDF | Download Word |
| Disposal Records | |
| Land Application Summary Log Form | Download Word |
| Wastewater Treatment Summary Log Form | Download Word |
Guides
| Name | Format | |
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| Septic Pumper Guide - 2.3 MB |  |
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| Montana Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems | |
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| The Counties' Guide for Approving Septage Land Application Sites | |
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