How to Dump RV Waste in 11 Quick & Easy Steps

If you’ve owned an RV for any length of time, then you know how important it is to dispose of wastewater properly.

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Type of Tanks

RV black water tank is filled sewage from your RV toilet. Grey water tank collects the grey water from your shower & sinks. Freshwater tank stores your clean water that feeds your RV.

Can you Dump RV Tanks At Home Legally?

It is permissible to dispose of RV black & grey water tanks at home, but wastewater must flow into an authorized residential sewer system.

Can you Dump RV Tanks At Home Legally?

Because state & territorial regulations differ, it’s essential to understand the local rules before disposing of your tanks as an RV owner.

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

1. Start planning your dumping process once your black tank has hit the 2/3 mark & close the windows.

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

2. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and make sure you have enough disinfecting wipes ready

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

3. Connect one end of your sewage drain hose to the black tank waste valve on your RV, then join the other end to the sewer line

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

4. Pull the valve from the black tank to empty it completely, then  fill the tank with fresh water & flush to clean it.

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

5. Ensure to drain all of the water from the RV black tank & Repeat the procedure with the grey water tank.

Quick & Easy Steps on how to Empty the RV Tank

6. Close the valve and remove the sewer hose from your RV water tank. Rinse the hose to clean it from residue.

Remove the sewage line and properly store it in a safe location.

Voila!  This will help break down any build-up and keep things flowing smoothly.

RV Septic System Maintenance

Now that you know how to dump your tanks, it’s important to keep up on some basic RV septic system maintenance. We recommend this daily.