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About WLWCA
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About Us Founded in 1972, the Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers Association Inc. is the premier trade organization for Wisconsin’s liquid waste industry. Active members include companies servicing private wastewater treatment systems and portable toilets, and those actively transporting and disposing of liquid wastes. Companies that provide equipment and professional services to the liquid waste industry, officials from all levels of government, and academic institutions are encouraged to join as associate members. If you are looking for a company to service your septic tank or to provide portable restroom servicing, please click on "directory" to find a professional in your area. |
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Working for you
Guided by a Board of Directors comprised of association members elected from across the state, and staffed by an executive director and lobbyists in Madison, the WLWCA:
- Monitors and participates in all levels of government decision-making.
- Communicates timely news and information to members.
- Provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas by sponsoring meetings, trade shows and educational workshops.
Legislative Accomplishments
- Blocked each county from creating its own septage disposal program.
- Defeated a plan to allow publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to charge you 150% of their costs.
- Passed a law requiring wastewater treatment plants to charge you only what it actually costs to treat septage.
- Passed a law requiring wastewater treatment plants to accept septage between November 15 and April 15 if the plant can do so without exceeding design capacity.
- Included liquid waste haulers in an exemption from spring weight restrictions.
- Kept Groundwater Fund fees reasonable.
- Monitored NR113 to be sure that it is fair and equitable.
- Helped formulate EPA 503.
- Passed mandatory certification of licensed pumpers.
- Passed 1987 Wisconsin Act 174 regarding axle weight variances.
- Passed a law providing septage pumpers a special exemption from seasonal weight limitations in emergencies.
- Assured that the revision of Comm. 83 allowed certified pumpers to inspect private onsite wastewater treatment systems.