Cesspit and Septic Tank Emptying and Maintenance
We provide foul waste disposal and treatment plant installation, for a wide range of customers across the UK.
Licenced waste carrier for peace of mind
As an Environment Agency licensed Waste Carrier, we understand and comply with stringent laws surrounding European Waste Code identification, prior to removal and correct disposal of all commercial and residential hazardous and inert liquid waste.
Sewage waste is transported to our licensed treatment facilities and we deliver comprehensive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.
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We’re more than just waste management. Sweeptech is committed to delivering environmental and sustainability improvements within the communities we work in; with health and safety at the core of everything we do.
Complete solutions tailored to your specific requirements
We provide foul waste disposal
With an extensive fleet of tankers, we can empty any type and size of sewage system, even where access is difficult and a long way from the vehicle.
When emptying cesspits, septic tanks, or sewage treatment plants, our highly experienced and friendly operators keep disruption to a minimum.
We just get on with the job safely and customers don’t even need to be at the property.
When should you empty package sewage treatment plants?
A package sewage treatment plant creates an environment that facilitates the growth of bacteria to break down sewage into a non-polluting product. Treatment plants differ from septic tanks, as both primary treatment and secondary treatment take place. Treatment plants require electricity supply which is used to artificially introduce air. It is this oxygen transfer through the sewage that enables the growth of aerobic bacteria, which is more effective in the breakdown of sewage. This results in a higher quality (cleaner) effluent being produced, which can then discharge directly into a watercourse.
What is a cesspit?
A cesspit is a sealed, waterproof tank buried underground that has no outlet and only a single utility hole cover for access by licensed waste collection companies, like Sweeptech. It is essentially a holding tank and when full the tank needs to be emptied.
When should you empty cesspit tanks?
A cesspit tank has no outlet and is essentially a holding tank. When full, the tank needs to be emptied. Depending on use and solid fractions, these tanks will require emptying one to two times a year.
You can tell the tank is full either by looking at the waste level in the tank or by a remote monitoring system that informs you when it needs to be emptied.
When should you empty package sewage treatment plants?
Package sewage treatment plants also need emptying on a regular basis, for the removal of the solid waste and so that maintenance health checks can take place to ensure the treatment plant is working to its full potential. Depending on population use, there is usually a minimum requirement of one to two empties per year.
All foul waste will be taken to an environmental waste reception centre where it will be recycled.
When should you empty septic tanks?
Septic tanks can be a single or multi-chamber tank with a waste liquor outlet. The solid fractions will breakdown and sink to the bottom of the tank, sometimes producing a crust on the surface. The waste liquor (by gravity) will disperse through and discharge to land by soakaway. Depending on use and solid fractions, these tanks will require emptying one to two times a year. The Environmental Agency recommends a minimum of once a year.
Tank installation and maintenance
Sweeptech can provide a full installation service for septic tanks, water treatment plants, pump stations, water harvesters and grease traps, for commercial or domestic use.
Our operatives will inspect tanks while extracting waste to check for obvious problems. We also recommend you have your treatment plant serviced at least once a year, to provide peace of mind that it is working to its full potential and compliant with environmental discharge legislation. We only use the very best and latest technologies to ensure you are compliant and within environmental guidelines.
Cesspit and septic tank alarm systems
To help reduce cost and improve efficiency, we can retrofit an innovative alarm system onto the septic tank or cesspit. Text messages are automatically sent to our systems, eliminating the risk associated with overflowing.
This cesspit and septic tank “telemetry” is solar powered and provides cost savings and emptying efficiencies.
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London Road,
Hickstead, Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH17 5LZ
