Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions are listed below.

Question: Does injection of food waste to agricultural land cause an odour problem?	Last Updated: 19 Oct 2007
Answer: There is no odour problem because the liquid waste is taken by road tanker to the field site and is transferred through an umbilical cord to a tractor mounted injector which deposits the liquid immediately under the ground.
Question: How must my liquid waste be stored prior to disposal?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: Tillertech staff will be happy to make a site visit and advise on suitable storage for liquid waste. We can provide site holding tanks from 500 to 12000 gallons capacity and arrange for suitable valves and pipe work to be fitted to suit each individual customer’s requirements.
Question: Will there be an odour problem on site when our liquid waste is transferred to the road tankers?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: All of our tankers are fitted with recirculation pipe work and odour neutralisation units on the vacuum pumps so there should not be any problems.
Question: What records do I need to keep for my Duty of Care responsibility regarding the disposal of my waste?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: Tillertech is a registered waste Carrier and works closely with the Environmental Agency. We will provide all the necessary guidance and paperwork necessary for your records ensuring full traceability of your waste product from cradle to grave.
Question: How often does my septic tank need emptying?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: A lot depends on how effective the soak away is but the majority of our customers have their tanks emptied every 12 to 18 months.
Question: Where will my septic tank waste be disposed of?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: We have licences to tip septic tank cesspool waste at the local water treatment works.
Question: We produce liquid waste from food processing what is the most cost effective permitted disposal route?	Last Updated: 13 Dec 2005
Answer: Liquid food processing waste is generally a beneficial source of nutrients to growing crops. The waste must not of animal origin and a sample must be taken and assessed for suitability for injection to agricultural land and the product must not be found to be harmful to the environment. If all of these criteria are met then this is by far the most cost effective and environmentally efficient disposal route.