As Tom McLaughlin and other longtimers in the industry know, things can change on a dime. “It’s just not like it used to be,” says McLaughlin, a 40-year veteran of the septic industry.In 1978, he founded Certified Environmental Services in Jacksonville, Florida, then primarily a water and wastewater treatment plant operations company, and he’s still at the helm of his company, now called Metro-Rooter Plumbing Service.For McLaughlin, one of the biggest changes he’s seen over the years has been in methods of disposal. “In this industry and these times, disposal (and regulations) can change very quickly.”McLaughlin once relied, like many did,
Tips From Longtime Pumpers
These industry veterans have seen many changes in the industry over the years and newcomers can learn a lot from them.
Aug 17, 2015 | by Sharon Verbeten |
