Tennessee pumper Ernie Anderson says good communication with customers is a key to building a successful septic business of any size.

Maryland’s Freedom Septic started off with an old truck and a dream — 30 years later the dream is a reality.

Frank’s Septic Services changes its offerings to pluck more customers from a bountiful central California agriculture region.

The first truck at Danbury Septic Tank Service went up in flames, but the small family pumping business recovered and has enjoyed a long, satisfying ride.