Association NewsONTARIO: Provincial Regulations are a Hot TopicAfter attending the National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc.-sponsored Septage/Grease Trap Waste Treatment Symposium in...
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A Helping Hand
When they’re not out dealing with plumbing emergencies or jetting out sewer lines, the folks at Palmer’s Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are volunteering...
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Nurturing the Nest Egg
Just for fun, try searching the Internet under “mistakes investors make.” You’ll find articles that list 15 mistakes. Or four. Or 18....
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NAWT Training Benefits Pumpers and the Environment
aBASIC AND INSPECTOR TRAININGBesides acting as the industry’s voice at the national level, the purpose of the National Association of Wastewater Transporters...
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We Need to Fix What?
Everyone’s had the experience: You’re performing a routine pumping operation, when you discover a problem. Maybe a septic tank baffle has collapsed,...
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Biodiesel Processor Turns Waste Oil into Fuel
Higher fuel prices hit liquid waste haulers right where it hurts — on the bottom line. They’re also finding it increasingly difficult...
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Foot Soldiers Wanted
Business is good for John and Penny Taylor. They are a septic pumping company in central Virginia, and their customer base is...
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Signature Service
An unassuming gray PolyPortables Inc. restroom has struck a chord with musicians and achieved backstage celebrity status at the annual Country Fever...
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Weighty Issues
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...
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Old Name, New Ideas
Jack Spack Septic Tank Service Inc. has been in business for nearly 60 years. To continue for another 60 will take good...
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Protecting Systems and Customer Base
Since 2003, septic pumper Jeff Rachlin has offered customers maintenance agreements to cover routine system care and warranties to cover systems over...
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The Buck Stops Here
I’m not used to backing up; I want to go forward,” says Teresa Wood as she navigates her pickup truck in reverse...
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North Carolina Bill Would Have Required Two Technicians per Truck on Some Jobs
Doug Lassiter, executive director and lobbyist for the North Carolina Septic Tank Association, reports that the association’s rapid action in the state...
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Can We Talk?
Manny is the owner and general manager of a small car dealership with 10 employees, similar to many small businesses that install,...
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Kenny Comes to America
?What: “Kenny” When: Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m.Where: Baxter Avenue Theaters, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Ky.Details: The free screening for Pumper...
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‘It’s a Pride Thing’
To a certain degree, you are what you drive in the pumping business, says Dean Church, owner of Bainbridge Septic Tank Pumping...
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News From the Industry
J&J Chemical Expands National Sales Team Michael Lackey and Joshua Carmichael have joined J&J Chemical’s national sales team. Lackey joins the Midwest...









