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Weekly Flush: ​Trainloads of Waste Are Stranded, Causing a Big Stink in a Small Alabama Town

Also in this week's septic-related news, a landlord is emptying his septic tank with a wheelbarrow and dumping it in a hole; and west Hawaii pumpers are fed up with their local treatment plant's policies
Product News: April 2018

Product News: April 2018

Check out the latest product offerings for the pumping industry
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Must-Have Mover Helps Pumping Company Take a Load Off

Cristine Glass of ASAP Sanitary Services swears by the Super Mongo Mover, which allows her to deliver restrooms solo
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Help Your Business Run Smoothly With Written Policies and Procedures

Documenting proper ways for your crew to provide consistent quality service will save time and headaches in the long run
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Weekly Flush: Pumper in Trouble for Dumping in Secret Backyard Sewer Pipe

Also in this week's septic-related news, a crane tips over and damages a home after sinking into a septic tank; and actor Sean Penn writes a book about a septic tank salesman who becomes a mallet-wielding assassin
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Should You Sell Restrooms to Your Customers?

Selling versus renting may sometimes make sense, but it really comes down to what makes more profit for you
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Smith's Keeps It Local When Building Out Pumper Trucks

Pumper magazine talks to Joan Smith to get the lowdown on Smith's Sanitary Septic Service's classy Kenworth truck
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Innovative Service to 1984 Olympics Moves Andy Gump Inc. Forward

Andy Gump Inc. talks about landing a contract for the Los Angeles Olympic Games and how it helped shape the company
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‘Vacuum Trucks Are for Wimps,’ Says Septic Specialist

As the debate rages on about what equipment is truly necessary to clean septic tanks, a local septic service specialist has upped the ante. Stan T.…
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Flushable Wipes Upcycled Into Environmentally Friendly Wedding Dresses

Designer comes up with a creative way to solve septic disposal problem
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Pumper’s Charity Rescues Flushed Goldfish

The loss of a childhood pet inspired Larry Andrews to devote himself to finding a way to help abandoned fish
Weekly Flush: Septic System Fails Under Ontario Woman's Dining Room

Weekly Flush: Septic System Fails Under Ontario Woman's Dining Room

In septic-related news around the world this week, an Ontario woman’s septic system fails under her dining room; and serial toilet/sewer cloggers are on the loose in two states
Industry News: March 2018

Industry News: March 2018

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones
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How Profit Sharing Can Boost Employee Morale — And Your Bottom Line

Spreading the wealth to employees when times are good can be a valuable motivational tool
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Northern Pumpers Bid Farewell to Winter Woes

Pumpers from places like Minnesota, Alaska, Alberta and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan talk about what it takes to survive a harshly cold and snowy winter as a septic service professional
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4 Ways to Boost Business Without the Internet

There’s a symbiotic relationship between your online and offline marketing efforts. Here’s a look at how to maximize the benefits of that relationship.
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Rules and Regs: Florida Faces Onsite Nitrogen Challenges

In this month's regulations update, Florida's water quality plans could soon change, and Michigan may outlaw point-of-sale ordinances that require pumpout inspections
The Trick to Achieving Work-Life Balance

The Trick to Achieving Work-Life Balance

Even when you love your work, the goal is not to have it consume your entire life. To ensure it doesn’t, takes a concerted effort.
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5 Strategies to Grow Your Pumping Business

Thinking about long-term growth for your business can fall by the wayside when you’re focused on day-to-day operations. But it’s worth carefully considering the pros and cons of the many different growth methods.
Troubleshooting: Don’t Forget About the Furnace

Troubleshooting: Don’t Forget About the Furnace

There are two potential ways a furnace can deliver extra water and cause problems for an onsite system