Inside the December 2008 Issue
Features
Special Feature: Waste In, Water Out
Montana’s Andersen Sewer Service augments regular septic pumping work with lucrative forest fire water service
Special Feature: Tool Rules
Ergonomics should play a role in choosing the right hand tool for the work you’ll perform with it
Expo Preview: The Education Edge
Seminars during the 2009 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on septage disposal, private treatment plant business plans and other topics of interest for liquid waste professionals
Cover Story: Team Bundy
Family, close friends work together to achieve customer service goals and build on the success of an old-line Vermont business
Building the Business: Is it Time for a Board of Directors?
Your business may benefit from a committee of business experts paid to offer new and fresh perspectives
Rules and Regs: Idaho Raises Minimum Size for Septic Systems
The Panhandle District Board of Health approved stricter onsite rules for northern Idaho.
Overheard Online: Hold on Tight
A poster wants to add another parking brake to his service rig as added insurance while stopped and pumping on a grade
Reading Between the Lines: Bringing Home the Bacon Grease
This time every year, I enjoy reviewing the Classy Truck winners published in Pumper over the past 12 months. It’s a pleasure to take another look at the service trucks that graced these pages and be reminded of the blood, sweat and tears that go into building each and every one.




