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.

We're proud to be pumping septic tanks and grease traps as usual this fall, and like many essential businesses who have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, we thought it was a good idea to provide our clients and customers a quick update on how we're handling things.

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?

In order to fight a mattress and box spring problem that the Mesa County Landfill confronts every year, its managers persuaded the Mesa County Board of Commissioners to contract with a Front Range mattress recycling nonprofit, the only one of its kind in the state. Doing so not only will save the landfill money in […]

Arcimoto, Inc.®, makers of pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets,launched a battery recycling program with Redivivus®, a lithium-ion battery recycling company solving the challenges of large scale e-waste recycling through innovations in safe logistics and battery disassembly, and cost-effective recovery of materials in cells and battery modules. “Arcimoto is committed to leading the […]

EPA supports diversion of food waste and other organic materials from landfills.  Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is an alternative to landfilling that results in environmental benefits in the form of renewable energy (biogas) and a product that can improve soil health (digestate). The goal of this funding opportunity is to accelerate the development of new or enhance/increase […]

LafargeHolcim in the US, along with its subsidiary company, Geocycle, announced a cooperative agreement research project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to study how construction and demolition (C&D) materials can be used for energy recovery and mineral recycling. Under this agreement, the ERDC will provide technical assistance […]

A new wooden shed at the R-Board’s Regional Landfill will serve as Stafford County’s central e-waste drop-off site, where middle school students will help recycle discarded electronic items to raise money for county residents in need. “All the money that’s raised, 100 percent of it, has to go back to the community,” said Fred Cannon, […]

Ecobat, the global leader in recycling batteries, announced that it has acquired Promesa, a leading EV lithium-ion battery recycling operator based in Hettstedt, Germany. “The addition of the Promesa team means Ecobat is the only provider in Europe with the capability to offer our customers the full suite of recycling services for lithium-ion batteries, from collecting, […]

LanzaTech, a carbon recycling tech company, views addressing those industrial emissions as an opportunity. It uses CO2 as a feedstock to create products. And in its latest announced partnership with athletic apparel company Lululemon, it’s creating yarn and fabric using recycled carbon emissions. Here’s how it works: LanzaTech captures pollution from industrial sources — for […]

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional vertically integrated solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, announced that it acquired Willimantic Waste Paper Co., Inc. on July 26, 2021. Willimantic provides residential, commercial and roll-off collection services in eastern Connecticut and serves over 30,000 customers. In addition, Willimantic operates a rail-served construction & demolition processing and […]

Brands and key players in the glass recycling industry unite for the Don’t Trash Glass Program (DTG), collecting glass containers at Greater Chicago area bars and restaurants to be recycled into new bottles, fiberglass, and more. “We are thankful for the opportunity to pilot Don’t Trash Glass in Chicago; the need is clear, and partnering with […]

JD Ambati and Don Gambelin   Without actionable intelligence provided by Google, Walmart has no idea how well their products are selling on their website. Likewise, Walmart has its own data that guides Google about making adjustments to advertising spend and strategies based on sales. What does that have to do with Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) […]

From modular cardboard beds for athletes in the Olympic Village to medal podiums made from recycled plastic, the Tokyo Games are putting sustainability measures front and center. Even the event’s name and logo are recycled, with organizers opting not to rebrand after the 2020 Games were postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the cardboard […]

The city is adding more drop-off locations for food waste in hopes more residents will participate in the program. Greater participation could set the stage for residential curbside pickup of the scraps for compost. The city wants to add at least five more drop-off places. Recycling and trash employees are working with the city’s geographic information system […]

Recycle Ann Arbor has joined a coalition of recyclers aimed at rebuilding trust between consumers and recyclers. The Alliance of Mission-Based Recyclers, or AMBR , is made of four nonprofit recyclers who share a zero-waste advocacy lens and are dedicated to changing the narrative around recycling. Recyclers are in a unique position because they can look both […]

A new study by the Department of Natural Resources found Wisconsin residents tossed more than 632,000 tons of food into the trash last year — nearly 220 pounds per person. Buried in landfills, that food waste produces as much heat-trapping gas as nearly 558,000 cars on the road. “We shouldn’t just be throwing it in […]

Did you know more than 30 percent of the food produced in the United States is never eaten? The town of Readfield understands the seriousness of that statistic and launched a new food recycling program on Saturday to combat that issue. “For over 25 years the department has been trying to move food scraps away from disposal, […]

Sustainable Haus Mercantile, in Summit, N.J., is a small store with a big mission. It is trying to gently persuade every customer who walks through its door, or visits its website, to change their consumption habits, one shampoo bottle, one laundry detergent jug, one roll of paper towels, at a time. The store, which opened in […]

Exchanger Industries Limited, a Canadian market leader and globally recognized designer and manufacturer of heat transfer products for the energy, petrochemical, industrial and clean power generation sectors, has acquired HRS Heat Exchangers Ltd. HRS is widely recognized as the pre-eminent, international specialist supplier of heat exchangers and custom process systems across the environmental, food, beverage, and […]

Over the weekend, a solid waste collection employee died following a fatal collision with a tractor trailer in Nassau County, just outside of New York City. According to local media reports, the truck was backing onto a customer’s property when it was struck. SWANA reminds all solid waste and recycling collection workers that riding on […]

Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith’s paper mill in southeast Georgia has earned top honors as an industry leader in energy efficiency. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently recognized DS Smith’s mill in Riceboro, the first ISO-50001 certified facility in the pulp, paper and paper products industry in North America. It’s one of only 145 sites in […]

Work is underway on a new 17-acre Resource Recovery Campus for Clay County’s solid waste department. The $21 million garbage transfer station, recycling center and offices is expected to streamline recycling and trash operations and make it easier for residents to dispose of their recyclables, hazardous waste, electronics and trash, said County Commissioner Jenny Mongeau. […]

Follow these suggestions to save yourself time, money and better protect the environment. Knowing how to keep your septic system healthy will ensure that it is functioning properly and prolong its useful life. With that in mind, we’ve created a list of helpful tips based on over a decade of practical experience servicing septic systems throughout the Twin Tiers region.

We're proud to be pumping septic tanks and grease traps as usual this fall, and like many essential businesses who have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, we thought it was a good idea to provide our clients and customers a quick update on how we're handling things.

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.

QP Unlimited LLC is celebrating its 15-year anniversary. In that time, the Company expanded from the Northeast to Midwest to Southeast USA. QP supports its suppliers with spot on trucking services and timely payments, while supporting its customers with on time deliveries and quality material. QP Unlimited was founded in 2006 by Judy Goodstein and […]

WEEE Forum, EuRIC, EUCOBAT, EERA, MWE and the WEEELABEX Organisation join forces to counter the occurrence of fires caused by lithium batteries and e-waste containing lithium batteries. A new report compiles good practices addressed to all actors in the value chain and covering all phases of products’ lifecycle. More and more electrical and electronic products […]

MAX Environmental Holdings, Inc., owner of MAX Environmental Technologies, a fully integrated environmental treatment and disposal company that provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation, processing, and disposal for the manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure markets has acquired LEI, Inc. LEI is a leading supplier of a full line of recycling and waste management services. MAX is […]

Madison is scrapping its food scrap recycling program. The city announced that it will close three drop-off sites on July 17 and direct residents to put food scraps into trash bins or backyard compost piles. City recycling coordinator Bryan Johnson said the voluntary recycling program is ending because the Middleton biodigester that was extracting methane […]

A new plan to phase out single-use plastic water bottles has been approved for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. Under the new policy, single-use plastic water bottles must be replaced with sustainable alternatives, including recyclable aluminum, glass, or certified compostable material. It will apply to restaurants, concessions, lounges, vending machine providers and airport […]

For the first time Baltimore’s Residential Drop-Off Centers will collect food scraps for composting. The new pilot program by the Department of Public Works will run for three to four months, depending on program participation. It’s all part of an effort to make the city more environmentally friendly. The program is funded by a grant agreement with […]

Alpena County residents threw away more garbage in 2020 than the year before, and the landfill that holds that garbage could run out of room in 14 years, state officials say. While Michiganders and out-of staters dumped less garbage statewide, Alpena County sent 72,500 cubic yards — 5% more than the previous year — to […]

Tucson’s Los Reales Landfill has a new name, but the change is only the first step in an effort to completely restructure the facility into an environmentally conscious resource.Tucson City Council voted unanimously to rename the landfill to “Los Reales Sustainability Campus” as the facility takes on the goal of achieving zero waste. The move […]

Minot hopes to offer a curbside recycling program to residents in the next couple of years. The transfer facility plan was approved by the Minot City Council and is going for bid. The Minot landfill is filling up and about 60% of residents surveyed wanted a recycling option. “Will go a long way in improving the situation if […]

In less than a year, an incinerator in Hartford that takes in roughly half a million tons of garbage annually is scheduled to close. But as the shutdown grows closer, there’s less and less agreement about where all that trash will go. Right now, the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority (MIRA) handles about one-third of Connecticut’s […]

Inconsistencies within the U.S. Mint’s mutilated coin redemption program have threatened to cost recyclers millions of dollars in redeemable coins. ISRI has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to the U.S. Mint’s notice and request for comments regarding proposed revisions related to the exchange of uncurrent, bent, partial, fused, and […]

Jaisen Kohmuench, Eriez® Vice President-International, announces the promotion of Gareth Meese to Regional Sales Director-EMEA. Meese, who formerly served as Eriez-Europe Sales Director, will now direct, align and support Eriez’ strategic sales efforts over a wider geography, including Europe, the Middle East, India and Northern Africa. Kohmuench explains, “This role is integral to the success […]

Ripple effects of manufacturing and supply strains have been making their way into the heavy-duty truck parts and service suppliers’ market, potentially increasing wait times for repairs and maintenance work. It’s left to parts counter managers, fleets and others to navigate and outmaneuver difficult pricing and supply waters. Part of the problem stems from the […]

Prominent Northeastern grocery store chain Hannaford Supermarkets made headlines recently by declaring that for an entire year it had not sent any spoiled or outdated food to landfills, where the organic decomposition process produces methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Instead, Hannaford, which operates in New England and New York, is contracting with […]

Tucson’s City Council talked a lot of trash recently. “That waste is not a dump anymore, it’s a resource for our community.” Mayor Regina Romero is talking about all of this collected at “Los Reales Landfill” where Tucson’s trash is dumped. She doesn’t want to call it that anymore and the Council agreed, voting to rename it “Los […]

The National Waste & Recycling Association Board of Trustees has approved a significant financial commitment to form a partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC) to better understand the safety needs of the waste and recycling industry and develop resources aimed at making the industry safer. “Meaningful progress in injury and fatality rates in the […]

SWEEP (Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance Standard) announces that Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) has signed on as one of its newest pilot participants. A northern California waste and recycling collection service, MDRR joins Waste Management as the second private sector participant to pilot SWEEP’s sustainable performance standard for the solid waste and materials management […]