Approved waste haulers may dispose of residential septage, holding tank waste and semi-solid drying bed material at the Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility. Waste material accepted at the site is strictly regulated to comply with the Lake County Sewer Use Ordinance and with state and federal environmental standards.

Important Note

To use this service, waste haulers must first obtain the appropriate Lake County Public Works discharge permit. To apply, please review the documents below and contact Phil Speck or Austin McFarlane at 847.377.7500.

Permit for the Discharge of Residential Septage & Holding Tank Waste

• Lake County Septage Discharge Permit Conditions (PDF)
• Septage Discharge Permit Waste Hauler Application Form (PDF) - Fillable form. Must be signed by the owner, president or CEO of the waste hauling company before submittal.
• Septage Discharge Permit Truck Inspection (PDF) - Form Fillable form. One form required for each fleet vehicle.

Permit for the Discharge of Drying Bed Waste

• Lake County Drying Bed Discharge Permit Conditions (PDF)
• Drying Bed Discharge Permit Application Form 1 (PDF) - Permit Holder Information Fillable form. Must be signed by the owner, president or CEO of the permitted agency before submittal.
• Drying Bed Discharge Permit Application Form 2 (PDF) - Waste Hauler Information Fillable form. Must be signed by the owner, president or CEO of the waste hauling company or subcontractor before submittal.
• Drying Bed Discharge Permit Truck Inspection Form (PDF) - Fillable form. One form required for each fleet vehicle.