Editorial Articles

Running a pumping, portable sanitation and septic system installation business in the heart of Minnesota, Greg Posch has a lot of downtime...

California continues to move toward implementation of long-delayed onsite wastewater rules. The regulations are driven by Assembly Bill 885, passed in 2000...

I am sure you have noticed insurance rates going through the roof for portable restroom operators over the last three years. A...

Recently my nuts and bolts discussion with pumper Greg Posch, owner of Tri-County Septic in Holdingford, Minn., turned to the automatic versus...

Startup or small-scale portable sanitation businesses that can’t afford a nicely outfitted service truck have another option from FMI Trucks Sales &...

Responsible Management EntitiesRobert Rubin, Ph.D., McKim & Creed Consulting, Cary, N.C.When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its voluntary management guidelines, Models...

Loyalty. It’s a great concept — clients who appreciate you for what you do, and who wouldn’t think of hiring anyone else...

This is a continuation from last month’s question from a new inspector getting started on the job.Previously I wrote about getting to...

Profitability in any business depends on keeping a handle on all your resources; knowing what needs to be done, how it’ll happen,...

It happens to every business at one time or another. You’ve completed the service and sent bill after bill after bill. And...

Richard Davis of Quick Response Septic Service, Grass Valley, Calif., sent in these photos of his 2000 GMC Topkick vacuum truck, which...

An unassuming gray PolyPortables Inc. restroom has struck a chord with musicians and achieved backstage celebrity status at the annual Country Fever...

How much does septage weigh?Question:Anyone have a link or documentation on the average weight of septage? Answers: Water weighs 8.34 pounds per...

Jack Spack Septic Tank Service Inc. has been in business for nearly 60 years. To continue for another 60 will take good...

Since 2003, septic pumper Jeff Rachlin has offered customers maintenance agreements to cover routine system care and warranties to cover systems over...

I’m not used to backing up; I want to go forward,” says Teresa Wood as she navigates her pickup truck in reverse...

Doug Lassiter, executive director and lobbyist for the North Carolina Septic Tank Association, reports that the association’s rapid action in the state...

Manny is the owner and general manager of a small car dealership with 10 employees, similar to many small businesses that install,...

?What: “Kenny” When: Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m.Where: Baxter Avenue Theaters, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Ky.Details: The free screening for Pumper...