Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS
Rule 511-3-6-.05 - Removal and Disposal of Waste from Portable Sanitation Units

(1) Removal and disposal of waste from portable sanitation units shall be conducted only by a certified portable sanitation contractor in good standing with the Department, pursuant to a "Waste Removal and Disposal Permit."

(2) The application for a "Waste Removal and Disposal Permit" shall be submitted in writing, on forms provided by the Department, to the Health Authority for the county in which the business is based, at least ten days prior to engaging in such activities. The Health Authority shall approve or disapprove the application within twenty days after the receipt of a completed application. The application shall include the business name and address, name and address of the applicant, the manner by which such contents are to be removed, transported and given final disposal, and such other documentation as required by the Health Authority, including evidence that waste removed and transported will be accepted at approved disposal sites. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall provide evidence of satisfactory compliance with the provisions of these rules.

(3) The permit shall be valid for no more than twelve months, and shall be subject to suspension and revocation for failure to comply with the requirements of these regulations. Permits shall expire upon change in company ownership or business location.

(4) Removal of portable sanitation waste shall be conducted in a clean and sanitary manner by means of a vacuum hose to a leak proof tank truck on which all ports are properly valved and capped. The certified portable sanitation contractor is required to clean up all spillage during unit servicing.

(5) It is the responsibility of property owners, employers, and event sponsors to ensure that portable sanitation units are serviced by a certified portable sanitation contractor or company in accordance with this Rule at least once every seven days, and more frequently as usage may require.

(6) Servicing shall include the use of a sanitizing solution for cleaning urinals and toilet seats, removing waste from containers, recharging containers with an odor controlling solution, and installing an adequate supply of toilet tissue.

(7) Portable sanitation waste from tank trucks must be disposed at a facility regulated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division.

(8) A manifest or route sheet must be maintained by the portable sanitation company for a period of twelve months. The manifest or route sheet must include:

(9) The county issued "Waste Removal and Disposal Permit" number, including the name of the person or firm engaging in the removal of portable sanitation unit waste, shall be lettered on both sides of each vehicle. Letters and numerals shall not be less than two inches in height and shall be readily visible.

(10) Every vehicle used for service and removal of portable sanitation unit waste shall be equipped with watertight tanks or body and properly maintained. Liquid wastes shall not be transported in open bodied vehicles. All pumps, hose lines, valves and fittings shall be maintained as to prevent leakage. The truck must also have adequate means to clean each unit in place with sanitizing solution.

(11) Signage or placard stating "Do Not Drink" shall be affixed to the fresh water supply tank and all portable hand washing fixtures. The fresh water supply tank, hand wash fixture's water supply tank and gray water storage tank must be cleaned with 1 to 10 bleach to water solution (typically 3 to 6 % sodium hypochlorite solution) or equivalent at least every forty five days to prohibit the growth of algae.