Inside the September 2008 Issue

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Features

Profile: Up to the Task

From car wash pits to Superfund toxic waste sites, if it needs pumping, New Jersey’s Rosey’s Tank Cleaning will be there

Building the Business: Till Death … Or Liquidation of Assets

Enhanced communication skills and adept planning are required for couples who want to succeed at both marriage and business

Overheard Online: Take on Grease Trap Work?

Figure out where you can dispose of restaurant grease waste before you take on new work, a poster is warned

Special Feature: Louisiana Pumper Survives Bayou Plunge

An ordinary morning pumping septic tanks ended in an amazing survival story for Bruce Crank, owner of Bayou Septic Tank Service in Shreveport, La.

Reading Between the Lines: Industrial Customers: Can They Help You Clean Up in a Tough Economy?

A year ago, in the September issue of Pumper, I suggested adding industrial vacuum loading services for contractors whose traditional residential work was slowing along with the economy.

Interview: Dishonorable Discharge?

Ontario pumpers and the provincial government butt heads over land application and future methods of septage disposal

Rules and Regs: Connecticut Town Promotes Onsite Systems Over Replacement Sewers

The Department of Envi-ronmental Protection concluded that sewers in Old Saybrook, Conn., were polluting the groundwater.

Cover Story: Bring on the BIG JOBS

Iowa’s Environmental Management Services thrives on major vacuum loading challenges

Special Feature: A Good Time to Buy?

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 may provide sound reasons for moving planned purchases of major equipment into 2008

Columns

NAWT: Retirement Accounts are Part of an Employee Retention Plan

These simple truths are why many financial planners recommend tax-advantaged accounts and investments, and a major reason why your company should join the National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. association 401(k) plan.

Septic System Answer Man: Poking Perforations in a Theory

More than 5 feet of perforated pipe at the head of a drainfield is a waste of money

Industry News: Industry News

Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities; Infiltrator Installs ENGEL Injection Molding Machine

Reader Pipelines: Handle With Care

When it comes to operating industrial vacuum loading equipment, contractors must beef up safety-training efforts

Money Manager: Go with the Flow

A healthy profit may not mean a healthy business if poor cash flow leaves you with too little money on hand to meet regular obligations

Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of the Month

This month we feature J&E Sanitation

Product Spotlight: Centrisys Corp. Centrifuge Dewatering System

The new centrifuge dewatering systems from Centrisys Corp. produce a high percentage of “cake” that results in lower transportation and disposal costs, says Chris Gatewood, sales manager and general manager for western operations.

Association News: Association News & Calendar

This all-in-one resource will point you to the information you need.

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