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Restricting out-of-region septic and grease hauling
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Tanker trucks have been hauling septic waste and restaurant grease from as far as Mobile to dump at Tuscaloosa's plant. New rules limit acceptance to haulers from counties touching Tuscaloosa plus Shelby County.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Dumping fees unchanged; the account re-establishment fee rises from $25 to $50.
✅Who benefits
The city's treatment plant and local haulers who stay within the rules.
⚠️Who could be affected
Out-of-region haulers, particularly those from distant cities, lose access to the plant.
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