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In the not-too-distant past, hiring bonuses — also called signing bonuses or sign-on bonuses — were only mentioned in reference to elite...

Richard Plummer, owner of Plummer’s Waste Group in Wyoming, Michigan, is a big believer in formal classes for his 48 employees. Most...

A United Nations official recently visited Alabama’s Black Belt to report on poverty and claimed the area’s sewage disposal problems are the worst...

When a Florida legislator introduced a bill in early 2017 to require inspections of septic systems when a property is sold, part...

Chuck’s Septic Tank, Sewer & Drain Cleaning likes to hang on to its best clients, which is why the Grove City, Ohio, company expanded...

There are a number of ways to make your employee benefits package look more attractive, and one of the chief ones is...

Our Classy Truck feature is typically one indicator of trends in wastewater work trucks. The 18 trucks chosen for publication in our...

Craig Stewart needed a successor to take over his business as he faced an uncertain future. Knox VanZandt wanted a stable income...

Suffolk County, New York, has pushed to replace common cesspools with advanced onsite systems that reduce nitrogen pollution, and now a couple...

Most of us think about a long period of retirement in good health. But, we know that all the kale in the...

Pumpers can play a critical role in improving water quality in their communities by educating customers about septic system usage and maintenance,...

As many of you are aware, I have been involved with numerous education programs and efforts over the years. Probably more than...

When should a pumper trade in a smaller vacuum truck and go big? I had to ask myself this question when I...

Name and title or job description: Tim Lubbers, president – installer, maintainer Business: Lubbers Excavating, Andale, Kansas Age: 59 Years in the industry: 31 Association involvement:...

Todd Boomhower added this red, white, and blue 2003 International 8600 with a new 3,300-gallon steel tank and National Vacuum Equipment 400...

Dave and Katy McGregor bought an all-black with pink lettering 2007 Peterbilt 335 built out by Vacutrux Limited with a 4,300-gallon steel...

The Vertical Panel Smooth Side, double-wall, end-dump trailer from Vantage Trailers is available in widths of 76, 85, 91, 96 and 102...