Inside the January 2008 Issue
Features
Rules and Regs: Texas Relaxes Onsite Inspection Rules
Last September, a new Texas statute went into effect that relaxes onsite inspection requirements.
Cover Story: Spreading the Word
As Michigan pumpers adapt to major regulation changes, Alpena Septic Service works to build a favorable image for land application of septage.
Profile: On the Road Again
East Texas pumper LASSO kicks up some dust and wears through a lot of tires serving customers in an expansive territory.
Building the Business: Failure Often Leads to Success
If you’re afraid to stumble and fall with a business initiative, you may never reach your potential for success.
Reading Between the Lines: Be Safe Out There
Include safety in your list of goals for a busy 2008 season.
Overheard Online: At the Car Wash
An expansion-minded pumper wonders about the challenge of disposing waste from self-service car washes.
Interview: A Suction Scare
“I don’t care how strong you are, once a vacuum hose seals on you, you’re not going to pry it off.”




