Get certified as a liquid waste pumper/hauler in King County, Washington
domain: kingcounty.gov · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
For onsite sewage pumpers, schedule the WOSSA pumper exam (O&M Level 1) or specialist exam (O&M Level 2) by calling WOSSA at 253-770-6594
For other liquid waste haulers, complete a course covering pathogen awareness in lieu of the pumper exam
Submit the pumper owner/employee certification application via the Public Health Permit Center plus a vehicle inspection application for every company pump vehicle
Business owners must also provide proof of WA state bonding/contractor liability and a signed disposal-site authorization letter for each disposal site used
Renew by December 31 each year; late fees apply after Jan 15 and double after Jan 31, with possible exam retake required after Feb 10
Known gotchas
This King County certification is administered locally by Public Health - Seattle & King County, separate from any statewide WA DOH septage program
Every disposal site used must have its own signed authorization letter on file, not a single blanket permit
Vehicle inspections run on scheduled windows (e.g., fall inspection days at specific facilities) rather than being available on demand
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