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Between the Lines: Xdxx; .//;; FAΩo 7; Wefgw

It may not look like it, but the above text is me saying thanks to all of you who work tirelessly and put your customers first
Looking Back and Thinking Ahead

Looking Back and Thinking Ahead

One year is in the books as editor, and what a journey it’s been
Consider a Career in Septic Pumping

Consider a Career in Septic Pumping

The pumping industry has so much to offer, including a lucrative career and job security
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Red, White and Burly

Wayne Barme has bought a lot of trucks over the years to support a growing business, but his latest purchase takes the honors for the 2024 Classy Truck of the Year
Changing the Narrative

Changing the Narrative

Pumpers buck the trend of declining work ethic
High-Class Haulers

High-Class Haulers

Some things change while others stay the same. One thing that’s certain — there’s a lot we can learn from how pumpers build their service trucks.
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Taking the Baton

There’s a new editor at the helm, but the commitment to serve pumpers continues on
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Keep On Pumping!

Time to say goodbye — reflections on 19 years at the helm of Pumper magazine
Limited Disposal Access is a Constant Threat to Pumpers

Limited Disposal Access is a Constant Threat to Pumpers

As a Canadian city refuses to take septage from outside its boundary, septic service providers face a difficult way forward
Fill It Up But Don’t Dump It Out!

Fill It Up But Don’t Dump It Out!

Pumpers continue to grapple with the challenge of more calls for periodic pumping and dwindling affordable disposal sites
7 Questions to Ask Before You Start Pumping Grease

7 Questions to Ask Before You Start Pumping Grease

Just like oil and water, septic and grease trap waste don’t always mix well in a pumper’s business plan
How Do You Feel About Garbage Disposals?

How Do You Feel About Garbage Disposals?

Claims that kitchen waste doesn’t impact septic tank treatment remind me of the promise that wet wipes are “flushable"
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Show Us Your Classy Truck

Join us at our new social media channels to celebrate the top trucks in the septic service industry
Do You Have a Lone Worker Safety Policy?

Do You Have a Lone Worker Safety Policy?

It’s a good time to talk with technicians about best communication practices and the risk of violence when confronting customers in remote locations