Septage

Definition

The waste pumped from a tank, which must go to a permitted disposal site by law.

Why It Matters

Disposal access is a core operating constraint and the fee is a direct margin input, so the relationship behind both is a make-or-break diligence item rather than a supplier detail. Confirm the receiving facility will take your trucks after the sale and on what terms, and find out how far the nearest alternative is. A plant that closes or reprices turns every load into a longer, thinner job.