I have a septic tank, can I drain things like sinks and washing machines outside to save space in the tank?

According to Wisconsin Plumbing Code, nearly anything fixture that handles cleaning agents must be drained to the sanitary drain (the septic tank/system).  This includes sinks, showers, washing machines, dishwashers, etc. This that may be able to be drained to grade (not in the septic system):  Condensate from furnace, air conditioner, drainage sump pump discharge, dehumidifier [...]