Septic Tank Pumper Program
The Septic Tank Pumper Program reviews and licenses Cesspool, Septic Tank and Privy Cleaners. We also inspect disposal sites for septic tank, grease trap and sump wastes.
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.
Please download the free Adobe reader to view PDF documents using the button shown on the bottom left side of the web page.
Please submit any completed forms to:
Waste & Underground Tank Management Bureau
Waste Management Section
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Forms |
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| Licensing and Disposal Site Forms | Format | |
| Application (New Pumper) |  |
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| New Disposal Site Application (One form for each site) | |
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| Renewal Application | |
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| Operation and Maintenance Outline | |
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| Vehicle Inspection Form | |
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| Permission Slips | Format | |
| Disposal Site Permission Slip | |
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| Fire Season Permission Slip | |
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| Disposal Records | Format | |
| Holding Tank Summary Log Form | |
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| Land Application Summary Log Form | |
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| Wastewater Treatment Summary Log Form | |
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Guides |
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| General | Format | |
| 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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NEW Training for Septic Pumpers
These presentations have been used by the state to train septic pumpers. They have been published on the website to provide reference material for the regulated community. Click on the links below to view each presentation:
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations |
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| How to select a land application site |  |
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| Land application site operation and maintenance | |
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| Guidelines for disposal of sumps and grease | |
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| Septic System Service Providers | |
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| Annual Application Rate | |
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Important Dates to Remember
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.
Mail the signed forms with the required fee of $300.00 to:
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Financial Services
PO Box 200901
Helena MT 59620-0901
