Item 403.5(b)(8) of 40 CFR Part 403 General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution prohibits the introduction of any trucked or hauled pollutants to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) except at discharge points designated by the POTW. Metro Water Recovery accepts the following hauled and trucked waste at the designated points after meeting the listed requirements:
| Location | Wastes Accepted | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility | Septic Tanks; Grease Traps; Privies | Sector General Permit |
| Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility | Non-hazardous materials and wastes which can be effectively and efficiently treated by Metro facilities | Special Discharge Request Authorization |
| Decentralized Locations throughout Metro Water Recovery’s Service Area | RV Dump Stations; Food Trucks Auxiliary to a Single Restaurant or Commissary | Sector Control Best Management Practices |
For wastes delivered to the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility, Metro charges a treatment fee. Sections 5 and 6 of Metro’s Rules and Regulations outline specific requirements for Hauled Waste.
