Septic & Environmental Services

Vacuum Tankers for Septic & Environmental Service Companies

Amthor International manufactures code (ASME-certified) and non-code vacuum tankers for the full spectrum of septic and environmental service operations — residential and commercial septic pumping, grease trap cleaning, industrial liquid waste hauling, and municipal waste collection. Every vacuum tanker leaves our Gretna, Virginia facility, built to your specification, DOT and EPA compliant, and ready for the demands of daily service routes.

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The Configurations

Code and Non-Code Vacuum Tankers for Every Application

The choice between a code and non-code vacuum tank is determined by your application, your regulatory environment, and the type of waste material you are hauling. Amthor builds both, and our sales team will help you spec the right configuration for the work your truck needs to do.

Non-Code Liquid Waste

Non-Code Vacuum Tanker Trucks

The most commonly ordered vacuum tanker configuration for septic service companies, grease trap operators, and portable sanitation haulers. Non-code tanks are built for liquid waste applications that do not require ASME pressure vessel certification — including residential and commercial septic pumping, grease trap cleaning, portable toilet servicing, and general liquid waste collection. Available in stationary mount or tank-raising feature configurations.

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Key Specs

Stationary mount or tank-raising feature — raise the tank for easier access in tight service locations

Code and non-code configurations from a single manufacturer

Multiple pump options to match your vacuum and flow rate requirements

Custom tank size, material thickness, and chassis compatibility

ASME Code Pressure Vessel

Code Vacuum Tanker Trucks (ASME Certified)

ASME-certified code vacuum tanks are required for applications involving industrial liquid waste, regulated hazardous materials, and certain municipal waste streams that fall under DOT 49 CFR Part 178 pressure vessel requirements. Amthor's code vacuum tankers carry full ASME documentation with delivery — the certification package your compliance office and inspection regime require.

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Key Specs

Meets DOT and EPA requirements for regulated liquid waste applications

Strong engineering for industrial and municipal liquid waste hauling

Custom tank size and chassis configuration available

ASME-certified pressure vessel construction

The Work

Applications We Build For

Amthor's septic and environmental vacuum tankers serve a wide range of operations. If your business involves the collection, transport, or disposal of liquid waste in any form, we have built a truck for an operation like yours.

Residential & Commercial Septic Pumping

High-volume vacuum capacity for residential septic tank service, commercial drain cleaning, and routine pumping contracts. Non-code configuration for standard liquid waste applications.

Grease Trap Cleaning

High-viscosity waste requires proper pump selection and tank configuration. Amthor's sales team will spec the right pump, vacuum rating, and tank material for grease trap service at commercial kitchen volumes.

Industrial Liquid Waste Hauling

Code vacuum tanks for industrial facilities generating regulated liquid waste streams. ASME certification and full compliance documentation included with every industrial specification.

Municipal Waste Collection

Tankers configured for municipal liquid waste programs — sized for the route capacity and axle ratings your city or county fleet requires. Available through cooperative purchasing for qualifying municipalities.

Portable Toilet Servicing

See our dedicated portable restroom industry page for the full Matador lineup — including the Runabout, Flat Vac, Slide-In, and Trailer configurations.

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Environmental Remediation Support

Code vacuum tankers for environmental services companies handling spill response, contaminated liquid waste, and industrial site cleanup. ASME certification supports your project documentation requirements.

The Standard

Why Environmental Service Companies Choose Amthor International

Septic and environmental service is a compliance-intensive business. A vacuum tanker that is not built to the right specification — wrong pressure rating, wrong material, wrong documentation — creates regulatory exposure that no route revenue can justify. Amthor builds code and non-code vacuum tankers with the understanding that your truck is also your compliance instrument. The documentation we deliver with every vehicle is the same documentation your regulatory auditor needs to see.

Stationary or Tank-Raising Configuration

The tank-raising feature is one of the most operator-requested options on non-code vacuum tankers — it raises the tank for better access in tight service locations. Amthor builds both configurations, and both are available with full pump and vacuum system customization.

ASME Certification Included

Code vacuum tanks leave our facility with the full ASME documentation package. No third-party certification process, no additional documentation sourcing. The certification is part of the build.

Full-Service Parts Support

Pump seals, vacuum components, hose assemblies, fittings — Amthor stocks parts for every vacuum tanker we build and ships next day from Gretna, Virginia. Your truck stays on the route.

Frequently Asked Questions — Septic & Environmental Vacuum Tankers

When do I need a code vacuum tank versus a non-code vacuum tank?

The distinction is driven by the regulatory classification of the waste material you are hauling and the pressure requirements of your operation. Code tanks carry ASME pressure vessel certification and are required for certain hazardous waste categories under DOT regulations. Non-code tanks are appropriate for standard liquid waste applications, including residential septic, commercial grease trap, and portable toilet servicing. If you are unsure which applies to your operation, our sales team can walk you through the relevant regulatory requirements for your state and waste stream.

What is the tank-raising feature, and why do operators choose it?

The tank-raising feature allows the operator to raise the tank body on the chassis frame, providing easier access to service connections and service areas in tight locations. It is particularly useful for operations working in confined spaces, residential driveways, or narrow service access points. The stationary mount option is available for operations where the raising feature is not required.

Can Amthor supply the ASME documentation required for my industrial waste hauling contracts?

Yes. All code vacuum tanks are built to ASME pressure vessel standards, and the full certification documentation package is included with every delivery. This covers the requirements for most industrial waste hauling contract compliance obligations.

Build the Vacuum Tanker Your Operation Requires

Code or non-code, stationary or tank-raising, single or tandem axle — our sales team will spec the right configuration for your waste stream, your route, and your compliance requirements.

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