Arkansas Septic Hauling Compliance Guide
Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) requirements for septic haulers in Arkansas — permits, manifests, reporting, and penalties.
- ✓ Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) regulatory overview
- ✓ Manifest requirements & required fields
- ✓ Permits & registration details
- ✓ Reporting deadlines & frequency
- ✓ Record retention (5 years, federal baseline)
- ✓ Enforcement & penalty overview
Verified against Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) — last checked 2026-02-26
Arkansas septage hauling falls under the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), not the state environmental agency. The governing rule is Rule 007.04.21-002, adopted in October 2021 to replace the earlier Rule 007.04.19-004. Any business pumping or transporting septage for compensation must hold a license from ADH before the first truck rolls.
Registration is per-business, and each trip requires a manifest with the generator name, generator address, total gallons, and disposal site recorded. Arkansas retains the federal five-year standard for manifest retention. Reporting follows a per-permit calendar schedule.
One of the more significant Arkansas details is that the same ADH septic tank cleaner license may be used to service grease traps as well as septic tanks. That simplifies the state licensing picture compared with states that split grease work into a second permit track. The operational caution is at the disposal end: receiving-facility requirements can still differ for grease loads, so haulers need to confirm acceptance standards before they dispatch the truck.
- Regulatory Body
- Arkansas Department of Health (ADH)
- Official source
- Governing Regulation
- Rule 007.04.21-002 (Rules Pertaining to Septic Tank Cleaning)
- Manifest Required
- Yes
- Registration Required
- Yes
- Type: per business
- Reporting
- Per_permit
- Calendar period
- Record Retention
- 5 years
- Using federal 40 CFR Part 503 baseline in the current source trail
Required Manifest Fields
- Generator name
- Generator address
- Gallons total
- Dumped at
This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change — verify current requirements with Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) or a qualified attorney before relying on this information. See our Terms of Service for full disclaimers.
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Arkansas Septic Hauling FAQ
Which agency regulates septic hauling in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) regulates septage hauling under Rule 007.04.21-002. A license from ADH is required before pumping or transporting septage for compensation.
Does my ADH septic license cover grease trap hauling?
Yes at the state-license level. Arkansas's Septic Tank Cleaner license may be used to service both septic tanks and grease traps. You still need to confirm the receiving facility's acceptance standards before hauling grease loads.
What must be recorded on each Arkansas septage manifest?
Each manifest must include the generator name, generator address, total gallons, and the disposal site. These are mandatory per-trip records under the ADH rules.
How long do I need to keep manifests in Arkansas?
Arkansas follows the federal five-year retention standard.
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