Vacuum-Truck Waste Bed
Engineered receiving and dewatering for septage and vacuum truck waste.
The Problem It Solves
Federal regulations for hydro-excavation waste are tightening, and municipalities need compliant, dedicated receiving facilities for vacuum truck waste. Dumping septage, portable toilet waste, and hydro-excavation spoils directly into the headworks creates shock loading, odor issues, and potential treatment upsets. The Vacuum-Truck Waste Bed provides a simple, purpose-built receiving and dewatering solution.
How It Works
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Truck Discharges
Vacuum truck drives up and discharges waste directly into the Wedgewater™ media bed.
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Rapid Separation
Stainless steel wedgewire trench screens rapidly separate water from solids.
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Liquid Drains
Separated liquid drains to the plant headworks at a controlled rate, preventing shock loading.
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Solids Dewater
Retained solids dewater in the bed. A decant screen eliminates supernatant, enabling multiple truck loads per day.
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Periodic Removal
Dewatered solids are periodically removed with a front-end loader.
Key Benefits
- Rapid dewatering of sand, soil, gravel, and organic waste
- Multiple truck discharges per day
- Simple, durable concrete and stainless steel construction
- No moving parts
- Easy dump-and-exit design for truck operators
Applications
- Municipal WWTP septage receiving
- Portable toilet waste receiving
- Hydro-excavation spoils dewatering
- Grease trap waste receiving
Regulatory Context
Septage receiving and disposal falls under the 40 CFR Part 503 biosolids framework. Municipalities operating a septage receiving facility must meet specific requirements for handling, treatment, and disposal. A purpose-built receiving bed like the Vacuum-Truck Waste Bed helps facilities meet these requirements with a simple, documented process.
Read more: Understanding 40 CFR Part 503 (coming soon in our blog)
Frequently Asked Questions
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