Editorial Articles

Portable sanitation provider Robert Millett will tell you prayers he said 24 years ago to “make some money’’ have been answered. Millett’s business,...

QUESTION: I’ve only been in the pumping business a little over a year and I’ve read these articles. Most likely you’ve covered...

As the portable sanitation industry matures, contractors are taking a look at their businesses with an eye toward profitability and sustainability. And...

For years, tough but friendly competitors Jeff Bellino and T.J. Troiano would bump into each other and joke around about buying each...

THE TEAMPaul Cooley’s company, Cooley Pumping, in Grundy Center, Iowa (population 2,500), provides septic, drain cleaning, and roll-off services, in addition to...

What happens when an event demanding a bunch of portable restrooms lands in your back yard? You go out and shoot photos,...

Armal Releases Scented Super Concentrate Scented super concentrate from Armal is a non-formaldehyde formula made to match the fragrances of its Scentbox...

If you’ve been grinding your teeth in frustration trying to come up with some sort of plan that will take the bite...

QUESTION:Every time I buy a piece of equipment, the seller gives me warranty papers or other relevant information that I may need...

Small business owners know one of their biggest challenges is holding onto valued employees. Even in recessionary times, no one wants to...

Made to move conveniently through crowded campsites or special events, slide-in and towable vacuum units provide an effective way to service specialized...

For almost 50 years and two generations of family ownership, Blue Bowl Sanitation in Fulton, N.Y., has made old-fashioned customer service and...

In case you’ve been living under a rock, we’ve encountered some challenging economic times. The “new” economy is getting to everyone, including...

THE TEAMEllie Madrigal, Carlos Moreno, Jose Plascencia and Luis Plascencia are the owners of Eagle Portables in Lynwood, Calif., a suburb of...

There’s one everyday tool that all portable sanitation contractors should carry on each of their trucks, and it’s one you may never...

Banks, credit unions and other conventional business lenders have tightened credit in the past several years, and don’t seem to be loosening...

Walker Group Names Miller VP-Sales and Marketing Jim Miller has been named vice president of sales and marketing for Walker Group Holdings...

QUESTION: I recently purchased a used truck with a mechanical level gauge with an arrow indicating empty to full. I have never...

The past couple years have reinforced that diversification can be a good thing in the portable sanitation industry. Some restroom contractors who...