Trade waste is treated differently to domestic wastewater, as it often contains oils, grease or chemicals that can have adverse impacts on the sewerage system or the environment. Generally trade waste requires pre-treatment prior to discharge to ensure it is compatible with the sewer pipes and treatment systems.
There are several ways trade waste can be treated, depending on the nature of the waste. Pre-treatment devices such as screening, grease traps, interceptor pits and settling tanks can be used on site. Each trade waste customer must comply with the treatment methods set out in their Trade Waste Agreement.
Trade waste devices
North East Water has three categories of trade waste customers including Commercial, Industrial and Deemed. How your business is categorised depends on your processes and the type of trade waste produced.
Commercial customers
Industrial customers
Deemed trade waste customers
Deemed customers are given automatic consent to discharge to a North East Water sewer (subject to meeting certain standard pre-treatment requirements).
Deemed customers include, but are not limited to the following businesses:
- beauticians
- doctors surgery
- dog groomer
- dry cleaners
- florist
- fruit and vegetable shop
- hairdresser
- juice bar
- nut shop
- pet shop
If you have further questions about Deemed customers, please contact our Trade Waste Team on 1300 361 633.