Knowing how to keep your septic system healthy will ensure that it is functioning properly and will prolong its useful life. With that thought in mind, we’ve created a list of helpful hints based on a over 10 years of practical experience.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen lots of backups. While you might be running low on septic safe toilet paper, the last thing you want to do is begin flushing wipes/paper towels/or tee-shirts. (Yep... we've seen it all!) Keep reading to learn how you can avoid a septic backup during these "uncertain" times or contact us today to request a quote.

For many individuals, the septic system is an “out of site, out of mind” utility that receives little attention until there’s a problem. Septic tanks are buried underground and if you’re not sure exactly where your tank and its components are located, it can be difficult to find your access ports...

At Clean Earth Septic, we offer a full range of septic and waste management services - from residential septic pumping and point of sale inspections, to grease trap maintenance and septic system inspections. But, did you know we work on public sewer lines too?

Even with proper care and maintenance, a septic system doesn't last forever. If you own a home with a septic system that needs repaired or replaced, there are many factors to consider. After all, a new septic system is a major investment...

At Clean Earth Septic Service we’ve seen it all and our team is available 24/7 to help diagnose and treat sewer and drain line problems. Keep reading to learn how to detect a backup that requires more than a plumber, and what to do next. Dealing with an emergency? Contact us now – our team is standing by.

Circular economies are in the spotlight following the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the tilt in security, travel and transportation, and business operations, the focus is on how we fortify and better use our own resources. As we work to more sustainably manage finite resources and decrease pollution in our shrinking space, there is […]

The New York City budget has slashed $106 million from the Sanitation Department’s operating budget. “There will be a significant reduction in service and these were just really difficult choices,” said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. For starters, the litter baskets on many street corners will not be emptied as often. Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia says […]

A college graduate from Maryland has been admitted to Harvard Law after continued adversity nearly made him abandon school altogether. After graduating high school, financial issues, illness and a major sports injury left 18-year-old Rehan Staton frustrated and exhausted as he worked to support his brother and father. However, neither his family nor his co-workers […]

CarbonLITE Holdings LLC, the world’s largest recycler of plastic beverage bottles, has expanded capacity at its Dallas plant in order to provide more recycled PET to its customers. The company, with additional facilities in Riverside, CA and Reading, PA, collectively processes a total of over 7 billion bottles annually, producing recycled PET that is made into new bottles […]

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) has updated its compendium of state disposal bans and mandatory recycling laws from around the country.  This unique resource provides state-specific information, including contact information, about which materials are banned for disposal and to whom the ban applies, as well as what has to be recycled and by whom.  The […]

Food banks and nonprofit organizations across South Carolina, Georgia and Florida have received more than 385,000 containers of fruit and vegetables, shipped in 100% recyclable Greencoat boxes produced at the local DS Smith plant for Atlanta-based Collins Brothers Produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded Collins Brothers Produce an $8 million contract under the Farmers-to-Families […]

Wastequip®– a leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment – announces its ongoing support for ARCA competitor Hailie Deegan, being named the primary sponsor for the racer during the July 11 General Tire 150 at Kentucky Speedway. As Deegan’s primary sponsor, Wastequip will wrap her No. 4 Ford Fusion in its newest brand, Wastequip […]

A Polypropylene Recycling Coalition unveiled by The Recycling Partnership (TRP), seeks to significantly increase the recycling of this widely used plastic, which is found in many types of food packaging, such as dairy and deli containers. The new coalition, which is part of TRP’s “Pathways to Circularity” initiative, aims to increase residential access to curbside […]

The Product Stewardship Society is announcing its decision to convert PSX 2020 to a virtual setting. PSX 2020, formerly known as the Product Stewardship Conference, was originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, from September 15–17, 2020. Due to continued social distancing protocols enforced against the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will now occur entirely […]

Tetra Tech, Inc. and CGRS, Inc. are partnering with the City of Boulder on their innovative Biogas Use Enhancement Project, a biogas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) conditioning system under construction at the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). Biogas produced from wastewater digesters will be converted into RNG for vehicle fuel for delivery to community partners […]

The Recycling Partnership announces the launch of its Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration to improve polypropylene recovery and recycling in the United States and further develop the end-market of high-quality recycled polypropylene. The Coalition is also taking its first action by opening a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to apply for financial grants to enable improved sortation of polypropylene and widen acceptance through consumer education programs in communities. The Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, as part […]

Republic Services, Inc. announces the donation of 100,000 N95 masks to assist essential service providers in Atlanta and in Rutherford County, Tenn., amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation will provide much-needed support to healthcare workers at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital, the largest public hospital in Georgia, and help keep first responders safe in Rutherford County. […]

The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a joint venture agreement with Greene County for the operation of the Landfill and Transfer Station, action that is forecast to be a cost savings. The new agreement outlines responsibilities in the operation of the demolition landfill by the town and the transfer station by the county […]

Since its 2015 launch in Colorado, PaintCare has managed the collection and environmentally responsible processing of more than three million gallons of paint. The program helps protect the environment by diverting paint from landfills. Colorado’s paint recycling efforts follow a “highest best use” policy ensuring most of the paint collected through the program is given […]

The Municipality of Anchorage broke ground on a new central transfer station, giving the city more space to handle various waste materials and recycling, and adding 20 years to the life of the landfill. The project is expected to cost around $114 million, funded by user fees. Solid Waste Services is proposing an annual 5% […]

Newly negotiated contracts in Massachusetts took effect July 1, across the region, with significant costs for the communities, but officials said residents generally should not notice a difference in operations. Whereas recycling paid for itself in the past — and even generated profits, the poor commodities market in recent years including China’s refusal to accept […]

Environmental 360 Solutions, Inc. announced it has acquired Waste Watchers Ltd., headquartered in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Established in 2005, Waste Watchers has been family owned and operated since founding, originally by Barry and Lynette Gregory until it was purchased by Troy and Angie Gregory, and has remained Medicine Hat’s only locally owned and operated waste […]

The Recycling Partnership applauds the House Appropriations Committee for including a nationwide Recycling Needs Survey and Assessment in its report language released today. The Partnership thanks House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chair McCollum, Ranking Member Joyce, the entire subcommittee, and Rep. Schrier for identifying this foundational need for the recycling industry. These funds will […]

Mack Trucks, the “Official Hauler of NASCAR®,” unveiled two customized truck wrap designs for its Mack Anthem®haulers as part of the NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola campaign. Fans cast their votes for four wraps, choosing designs that will decorate two trucks from NASCAR’s fleet of Mack Anthem haulers. NASCAR Salutes is an annual demonstration of […]

SWACO has entered into an agreement with BQ Energy Development, LLC, to lease the approximately 173-acre property that once served as Franklin County’s sanitary landfill between Jackson Pike and I-71 in Grove City, Ohio. The property will be put back into productive re-use as a solar energy facility. BQ Energy’s intent is to develop, build […]

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen lots of backups. While you might be running low on septic safe toilet paper, the last thing you want to do is begin flushing wipes/paper towels/or tee-shirts. (Yep... we've seen it all!) Keep reading to learn how you can avoid a septic backup during these "uncertain" times or contact us today to request a quote.

For many individuals, the septic system is an “out of site, out of mind” utility that receives little attention until there’s a problem. Septic tanks are buried underground and if you’re not sure exactly where your tank and its components are located, it can be difficult to find your access ports...

At Clean Earth Septic, we offer a full range of septic and waste management services - from residential septic pumping and point of sale inspections, to grease trap maintenance and septic system inspections. But, did you know we work on public sewer lines too?

Even with proper care and maintenance, a septic system doesn't last forever. If you own a home with a septic system that needs repaired or replaced, there are many factors to consider. After all, a new septic system is a major investment...

At Clean Earth Septic Service we’ve seen it all and our team is available 24/7 to help diagnose and treat sewer and drain line problems. Keep reading to learn how to detect a backup that requires more than a plumber, and what to do next. Dealing with an emergency? Contact us now – our team is standing by.

To better serve customers, as well as enhance its capability to support military and government contracts, Mack Defense has relocated its headquarters to the Mack Customer Center (MCC) located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The move, which was recently completed, also provides Mack Defense additional working space and access to other MCC amenities. “The Mack Customer Center […]

Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s premier community improvement nonprofit organization, announced that nonprofit and media industry leader, Jacqueline Grace, has been named the organization’s Chief Development Officer. In that role, Grace will oversee all fundraising efforts including relationships with long-standing Keep America Beautiful supporters, as well as developing new partners, and diversifying revenue streams through […]

The City of Boulder has finalized an agreement with Western Disposal for the sale of renewable natural gas (RNG) generated at the city’s Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF). The RNG, which will be produced from biogas, will fuel up to 38 of the 56 commercial vehicles Western Disposal uses to serve Boulder and Broomfield Counties. […]

The contract between a local recycling program and a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is one of the most impactful legal documents in the U.S. public recycling system. That is why The Recycling Partnership released a Guide to Community Material Recovery Facility Contracts. Additional information will be available on an upcoming webinar. Like all contracts, the best […]

Sports teams looking to resume games without spectators can safely fill their empty seats and create some much-needed atmosphere, thanks to DS Smith. A leading provider of sustainable corrugated packaging, the company has readied production of recyclable cardboard replacement fans for use at arenas forced to limit attendance of the real thing. DS Smith announced the launch of […]

Wednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza once again started with not only the virtual tradeshow, but SWANA held additional meet and greets in their virtual booth where attendees had the chance to interact one-on-one with Jesse Maxwell, Senior Manager of Advocacy & Safety, Jeremy O’Brien, Director of Applied Research, Shelby Truxon, Membership Program Manager and David Biderman, SWANA’s Executive […]

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), like the city it serves, truly is a department that never sleeps, as evidenced by the extreme circumstances it has had to manage during the coronavirus pandemic. Refuse and recycling collection has continued, though possibly at different times on different days, and despite a number of DSNY […]

Since March 2020, when most shelter-in-place orders began, sanitation workers have noted massive increases in municipal garbage and recyclables. For example, in cities like Chicago, workers have seen up to 50% more waste. According to the Solid Waste Association of North America, U.S. cities saw a 20% average increase in municipal solid waste and recycling […]

Members of Sure We Can, the city’s only nonprofit redemption center, are requesting $2.3 million from the capital budget, saying that if they don’t secure the funding, they will have to close the Bushwick location they’ve occupied for ten years — where hundreds of canners gather each morning to sort and redeem their bottles and […]

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director Elizabeth Elliott has announced plans to consolidate Lincoln and Lancaster County recycling drop off sites. The transition from 19 neighborhood sites to four or five main collection sites is expected to be completed in December and will save an estimated $2 million per year. Elliott said the decision increases […]

Tailored™, a new direct-to-consumer, personalized dog food brand, has partnered with TerraCycle® to make the packaging for their pet food nationally recyclable throughout the United States. As an added incentive, for every shipment of Tailored packaging waste sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points that can be donated to a non-profit, school or charitable organization of […]

In quite a different and innovative approach to holding their annual event, SWANA’s Virtual SWANApalooza started on Monday with a preview of the virtual exhibit hall, where attendees could visit each company, see what they specialized in, watch videos posted, look at resources, and even video conference or chat with them as available. Attendees also […]

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) and Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. announces that they have amended the terms of the definitive agreement under which a subsidiary of Waste Management will acquire all outstanding shares of Advanced Disposal for $30.30 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $4.6 billion when including approximately $1.8 billion […]

Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management today announced the Fleet Advantage Safety First Program, helping transportation fleets upgrade into newer trucks with advanced safety features. Companies cannot afford to drive obsolete equipment that places their company and drivers at risk. Under the program, Fleet Advantage purchases 2017 and […]

SWANA’s first-ever SWANApalooza wrapped up a week of virtual exhibit hall, networking opportunities, informative keynotes and sessions on Thursday, resulting in the successful transition of in-person event into an online forum. The first keynote of the day, “Overcoming Recycling Challenges and Taking Advantage of New Opportunities”, was introduced by SWANA’s CEO and Executive Director, David […]

Meramec Regional Planning Commission, with funding from the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) and volunteer support from Brewer Science and the city of Rolla, gathered 29.91 tons of residential scrap electronics, appliances and tires at the 15th annual special collection held June 13 at Brewer Science in Rolla. Approximately 330 vehicles from within […]

ISRI submitted comments before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee as part of the Committee’s hearing entitled “Responding to Challenges in the U.S. Recycling System.” In its comments, ISRI states that given the complexity of the recycling system within the United States, there simply is no one single answer to the challenges facing recycling […]

The EPA recognizes federal facilities for applying practical cost-effective measures to conserve money and resources as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC). The challenge is a national effort under the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Program which encourages federal agencies to reduce the federal government’s environmental impact. “It is vital for federal agencies to lead […]

The NWRA announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. NWRA will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by the government and the private sector to address […]