Editor's Blog

• Post to Facebook ... Win Pumper Art
  How would you like to have a one-of-a-kind piece of Pumper art to decorate a wall in your office? Read more...
  August 25, 2010
• Texas Septic Service Driver Killed in Crash
  Front tire blows out, truck strikes tree. Read more...
  August 17, 2010
• Fire Destroys Georgia J & J Chemical Plant, Headquarters
  Manufacturer of products used in portable sanitation opens new facility Read more...
  August 09, 2010
• NFL Star Judges Portable Restroom Decorating Contest
  Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard pictured with Florida PRO’s units Read more...
  July 28, 2010
• Louisiana Company Provides Vacuum Equipment For BP Spill
  Triton Industries builds portable industrial vac units for use on barges Read more...
  July 08, 2010
• Restrooms break free from carrier trailer; go through driver’s windshield
  Restrooms break free from carrier trailer; go through driver’s windshield Read more...
  July 01, 2010
• Vacuum Equipment Going to Gulf Cleanup
  Liquid waste industry manufacturers are sending units used to skim spilled oil. Read more...
  June 25, 2010
• How do you handle complaints about land-spreading septage?
  An Illinois pumper wants to know the best way to deal with neighbors who don’t like his legal spreading operation. Read more...
  June 14, 2010
• NAWT Scholarship Announced
  A student with ties to environmental services will receive $1,000 Read more...
  June 03, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #8
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 24, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #7
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 21, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #6
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 20, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #5
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 19, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #4
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 18, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls #3
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 17, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls, #2
  Small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 14, 2010
• Pricing Pitfalls
  Let’s review small business pricing strategies with expert Per Sjofors. Read more...
  May 13, 2010
• Charity Aims to Provide Septic Solutions to Low-Income Households
  Wastewater Eco-Charities announces initiative to help disadvantaged homeowners pay for onsite system repairs and replacement. Read more...
  May 06, 2010
• Wisconsin Pumper Jailed, Fined For Illegal Dumping
  Randy Soper, of R.T. Sanitation, was subject of surveillance operation Read more...
  April 28, 2010
• Check Us Out on Facebook
  We’re adding the Pumper name to the social media craze. See Pumper on Facebook. Read more...
  April 20, 2010
• Promote Your Attendance at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Expo
  A simple press release reminds customers you’re interested in professional advancement. Read more...
  April 13, 2010
• Push for Drainfield Code Changes
  “Why do states still require the installer to place perforated pipe the whole length of the trench?’’ Read more...
  March 30, 2010
• Putting the Brakes on Pumping?
  How do you spend the time if you trucks are parked during weight restrictions for the spring thaw? Read more...
  March 24, 2010
• Fair and Balanced News
  Could it be that industry public education efforts are paying dividends? Read more...
  March 16, 2010
• On the Bright Side
  A week after returning from the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, I have a sense of renewed optimism among many in the industry. Read more...
  March 09, 2010
• Five Reasons to Get in a Car or Airplane and Head for Louisville Next Week
  Look over my quick list and gear up for the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo (Feb. 24-27). Read more...
  February 17, 2010
• You Wouldn’t Want to Lift the Lid on this Septic Tank!
  Wildlife biologists in Illinois have found a new way to use a dual-chamber concrete septic tank: Snake storage. Read more...
  February 10, 2010
• Drug Smugglers use Phony Pumper Truck to Convey Pot Worth $409,000
  The Arizona Department of Public Safety apparently did a great job sniffing out a fake septic service truck last week. Read more...
  February 02, 2010
• Writing the 2010 Business Plan – Part 1
  Share your thoughts and expectations for the busy season to come. Read more...
  January 25, 2010
• "Humanure" No Threat to the Pumping Industry
  A proponent of do-it-yourself human waste composting says it’s "more sanitary and rational'' than traditional treatment options. Say what? Read more...
  January 12, 2010
• All the News That’s Fit to Blog
  New editor’s blog will be a place to announce breaking news, promote upcoming features and survey readers. Read more...
  January 04, 2010