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How Do You Handle Onsite System Floods?
I recently received photos from a homeowner in Boulder County, Colo., showing the effects of a series of catastrophic flash floods that...
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What Do Portable Restroom Customers Notice First?
If you’ve been in the portable sanitation industry for more than, say, an hour, you know customers’ perceptions are slightly jilted when...
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Rules and Regs: Illinois Sets Surface Discharge Permit Requirements
As of Feb. 10, new or replacement surface discharge septic systems in Illinois need a general permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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7 Strategies for Happy Employees
What’s the vibe around your workplace? Do your employees frequently complain and drag themselves into work each day only to punch the...
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Equipment Rental Provider Joins Forces With Pump Rental Company
United Rentals Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire National Pump, the second largest specialty...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Two
In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....
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Classy Truck winner gaining media attention
It’s great to see some props for our latest Classy Truck of the Year winner, Greg Thompson of Woody’s Septic Tank Service,...
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Best Tire Buying Tips
Few items on your rig are more important to driving safety than tires. So it stands to reason that buying the right...
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Get Proactive When It’s Time to Hire
Fresh off a week of industry-related discussions and new product demos at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, I’m gathering my...
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High Load Crash Prevention Primer
A truck – a bridge – a crash. It’s not difficult to find examples of over-height loads colliding with bridges these days....
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Dumping Done Right: County Drain Commissioner Discusses New Septage Receiving Station Success
During the planning stage to construct a large wastewater conveyance system from Livingston County (Mich.) to Genesee County, Livingston County Environmental Health...
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Company Leaders Pursue Effective Communication Techniques With Employees
Are you “all ears” at the office? If you’re a manager, you should be. A good leader fosters open communication, encouraging employees...
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Rural Pumpers Remain Optimistic, Franchise to Replace Aged Steel Tanks
As the only septic service providers for about 150 miles in a remote area of far southwestern Newfoundland – a large island...
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Michigan Farmers Enjoy Ideal Collaboration Between Farming & Septic Businesses
Except for a couple of vacuum trucks parked by the barn and Miller-Bartz Septic decals on a couple of pickups, Mark and...
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We had a great Expo; see you next year at WWETT!
Close the books on the successful 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International in Indianapolis. Then open up to new possibilities in...
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant
In many ways, an accountant is a business owner’s best friend. Your accountant can help you save money, increase your bottom line,...












