Editorial Articles

For portable restroom contractors, the truck is so much more than a way to get around. It’s the workhorse of the company,...

Uncle Sam wants you … to buy things. Big things. And to motivate you to spend money on equipment, Section 179 of...

Pumper & Cleaner Expo Heads to Indianapolis in 2012 The 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International will be held in Indianapolis Feb....

Armal Introduces Top Line Shower The Top Line shower, part of the Hydro collection from Armal Inc., connects directly to sewer and water....

We want you to meet PRO Gretchen Menard. Spend some time with her on the job. Learn about her daily routine and...

A solid waste engineer, a concrete contractor, a businessman, and a judge walked into a business together … and the punch line...

While many portable restroom service trucks look alike at first glance, it’s the little things that set them apart. Shutoff warning sensors,...

We see trucks come into our shop that are in need of serious repair because the owner or one of his employees...

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...