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Treatment of Industrial, Cess & Septic and Leachate

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Total Water Solutions. Howden site

Tankered Waste Services

Are you removing waste Safely, Sustainably & Cost Effectively?

We are here to help you do just that.

At our fully permitted site, we provide safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible solutions for managing tankered liquid waste.

What We Accept

We accept a wide range of liquid waste via tankers, including:

  • Cess and Septic Waste
  • Industrial Effluent
  • Leachate
  • Chemical Toilet Waste
  • Other Trade Waste

These wastes are typically unsuitable for discharge into the public sewer system or originate from sites without sewer connections.

Leachate Collection in the North East

Leachate collection services across the North East of England, providing a reliable and compliant solution for remote or unconnected locations.

Responsible Disposal

Waste that cannot be treated on-site is transferred to Environment Agency-approved facilities, such as Total Water Solutions —part of Northumbrian Water — which specialises in the safe and sustainable treatment of hazardous waste.

Why Choose Us?

Our tankered waste services teams have years of experience in ensuring that all tankered waste disposal is responsibly dealt with to the highest standards. All our industry-leading facilities, including Howdon and Bran Sands, Environment Agency permits stating our tankering services can treat cess and septic waste, and do so responsibly and with exemplary eco-friendly credentials.

Our Facilities

Our tankered waste treatment facilities at Howdon and Bran Sands are national leaders in sustainable practice and excellent service. We also operate a network of rural sites across the region to support local cess and septic waste treatment.

Bran Sands Treatment Facility – Teesside

Conveniently located with easy access via the A19 and A66, Bran Sands offers a fast and efficient service for domestic, industrial, and commercial waste.

  • Accepts: Industrial Effluent, Cess & Septic Waste, and Leachate
  • Leachate Collection Available: We offer leachate collection services for treatment at Bran Sands
  • Four separate off-loading points
  • Average on-site time: 45 minutes
  • “Late load” service:
    • Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 6:00pm
    • Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 12:00pm (by appointment only)
  • Dedicated off-loading bay for septic/cess and chemical toilet waste
  • ID fob system for quick and efficient deliveries

Please note: Bran Sands does not operate its own haulage services for industrial effluent or cess and septic waste, but we do offer haulage for leachate.


Howdon Treatment Facility – Tyneside

Strategically located with easy access via the A19, Howdon provides a reliable and streamlined tankered waste service.

  • Accepts: Cess & Septic Waste
  • Open Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
    (Closed weekends and Bank Holidays)
  • Dedicated off-loading bay for septic/cess and chemical toilet waste
  • ID fob system for efficient site access
  • Four-inch Bauer couplings for direct haulier connection
  • Supervised offloading by Northumbrian Water operators

Please note: Howdon does not operate its own haulage services.


Rural Treatment Sites

To support communities across the region, we also operate a number of rural sites for cess and septic waste treatment in the following locations:

  • Berwick
  • Consett
  • Hexham
  • Aycliffe
  • Portrack 
  • Willington
  • Cambois
  • Stressholme
  • Newbiggin
  • Cramlington (coming soon)

These sites provide convenient access for hauliers and local businesses, helping ensure waste is managed safely, sustainably, and cost effectively.

Please note: Our rural sites do not operate haulage services.

Customer Testimonials

Speak To Our Expert Team Today

Louise Morritt

Strategic Commercial Manager (Tees)

07973 661247

Andy Sinclair

Andrew Sinclair

Business Development Manager

07972 054452

Tracy Strang

Technical Advisor

07710 779866

Mike Ellner

Liquid Waste Treatment Manager

07966 879155

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