Treatment of slurry generated by residential activities

The treatment of slurry generated by residential activities is governed by waste management regulations. Property owners must arrange the collection of slurry generated at their property (both septic tanks and cesspits).

To join the waste management service, contact a waste management company that has been approved for the waste management registry maintained by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment and agree on the emptying of your tank. The waste company is responsible for delivering the slurry for appropriate treatment at a reception station.

You can make enquiries on waste companies by phone on +358 3 871 1710, or by email to asiakaspalvelu@salpakierto.fi. Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment maintain a registry of waste transport companies.

COLLECTION INTERVALS FOR SLURRY

Septic tanks, slurry containers of small water-treatment facilities and other similar containers must be emptied whenever necessary but at least once a year. Septic tanks used for treating sanitary water must be emptied more often than once a year and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cesspits, liquid levels in them and the functioning of the upper limit alarm must be inspected regularly but at least once a year. Cesspits must be emptied when necessary.

Cesspits used for treating sanitary water must be emptied more often than once a year and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cesspits, liquid levels in them and the functioning of the upper limit alarm must be inspected regularly but at least once a year.

Sand, grease and oil separation tanks and phosphorus removal tanks must be inspected at least once a year and emptied when necessary.

The property owner must keep a record of the dates when the tanks are emptied.

TERMINATING WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR A FIXED TERM

The waste collection service for household slurry can be terminated for a fixed period if the property will be unoccupied. The application on the termination is submitted to the Lahti Region Waste Management Authority at lahti.fi/jatehuoltoviranomainen.