Government of Nova Scotia, Canada

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Review qualification for new Cleaner (Step 1 of 6)

Definition of Cleaner: Septic Tank cleaners can perform at least 1 of the following activities: "Pump, repair or modify a septic tank, holding tank or vault privy", "Pump portable restrooms" and "Clean systems using pressurized water or air".

Online Application: The non-refundable application fee is for processing the application. Receipt of the fee will not imply a license or guarantee a license will be given. (Please note: The system will timeout after 60 minutes of inactivity and you will have to start again.)

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Disclosure of Personal Information: The privacy rights of online visitors to our Website are fully protected by Nova Scotia's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any Personal information collected from visitors relates directly to the operation of programs and will not be used for any other purpose. Find out how you can access to or correct personal information you have submitted.

Items of Qualifications
You will need the following items of qualifications to complete the online application process:

It is also recommmended that you have electronic copies of the following document(s) to upload with your application. Please note, if these documents are not uploaded, they must be submitted by mail or in person. Your application will not be processed until these documents are received by NS Environment.

  • Proof of valid General Contractors Liability Insurance
  • Disposal agreement from approved sludge disposal site