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.

As more and more shopping moves online, cardboard is making up an increasing percentage of our trash. Call it “the Amazon effect,” according to Pat Smoker, interim director of the Richmond Sanitary District. All of that cardboard has the potential for shortening the lifespan of the New Paris Pike Landfill, so city officials would rather see […]

Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food — that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is timely to think about how we as individuals can keep our household food waste in check. Thanksgiving may be different this year, but we can still have a […]

ISRI and JASON Learning announce the winner of the nationwide 2020 Youth Video & Poster Contest designed to promote the value of recycling among youth. Second-grader Lexi Bosar, from Northport Elementary School in Northport, Alabama, won the 2020 grand prize with her video submission. “Combining STEM education with creativity and imagination through art provides a unique opportunity to […]

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for private carting companies interested in participating in the City’s groundbreaking Commercial Waste Zones program. Commercial Waste Zones will create a safe and efficient system to collect waste from NYC businesses and provide high-quality, low-cost service while advancing the City’s zero […]

The city of Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is currently conducting a study of recyclables collected from residents and businesses within the city, with an emphasis on ultimately cutting down on the percentage of contamination in its recycling bins.  The study comes at a time when recycling has changed significantly around […]

As coronavirus cases spread around the world earlier this year, Binish Desai found himself increasingly nervous. It wasn’t only the pandemic that worried him, but the waste it was generating. Masks and protective gear were being used a single time and then discarded by the tons, eventually destined for landfills or bodies of water. “I […]

In response to expiring state waivers, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control will no longer allow the landfill disposal of treated wood waste (TWW), effective January 1, 2021. TWW is any wood treated with chemical preservatives to protect it from insects or decay. Residents and businesses will need to find alternative disposal options for TWW, […]

Throughout South Carolina’s Low Country, the oyster roast is a staple within a deep and rich culinary culture. But Palmetto State shellfish lovers may not know that their state needs their help recovering oyster shells. Because the vast majority of harvested shells are not recycled, South Carolina must buy oyster shells from other states to […]

Boston has installed drop boxes at several locations— including three in Dorchester— for residents to dispose of household textiles, including clothes, shoes, sneakers, bags, stuffed animals, bedding, and towels. The initiative, run by the Boston Public Works Department in partnership with Helpsy, a textile recycling company, aims to expand recycling services and reduce trash at […]

Beaver County’s waste management department and four municipalities received grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to develop and implement recycling programs. More than $26.8 million in grants was awarded to 127 counties and municipalities in Pennsylvania. Of that, more than $772,000 was received locally. The county’s Department of Waste Management received $350,000 — the […]

The Meramec Regional Planning Commission, with funding from the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District gathered 5.27 tons of residential scrap electronics, appliances and tires at the collection, held in St. Robert. The regional planning commission said a total of 92 vehicles from within the Ozark Rivers seven-county region — Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, […]

Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) are launching a pilot project for chemical recycling as part of the “Industrial Resource Strategies” THINKTANK in order to feed such mixed plastic fractions back into a resource-conserving circular system. “We want to establish smart circular systems in our supply chains and make efficient use of resources,” […]

NWRA sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging the agency to accept the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP recommended that essential workers, as identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), should receive a COVID-19 vaccine after healthcare workers. Waste collection workers are […]

The annual State of Recycling and Composting Colorado Report has jointly recognized Durango and Aspen for having the highest 2019 recycling rates outside of the Front Range. Both cities had recycling rates of 33 percent. Durango was among Colorado communities highlighted as “bright spots” in the report, which found that Coloradoans, overall, wasted more and […]

Pyrowave announces a joint development agreement with the Michelin Group. Through the Pyrowave‑developed technology, it is possible to generate recycled styrene from plastics found in packaging, insulation panels and/or household appliances. This recycled styrene is an important monomer*: it is used in the production of polystyrene and synthetic rubber for tires and a large number […]

Meridian Waste Missouri, LLC, a subsidiary of Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, has kicked off Thanksgiving week with two community efforts. The company is giving thanks to residents in the greater Pike County area including the Gifting of the Turkeys to Eagle Ridge Landfill’s immediate neighbors. Also, the company’s annual Thanksgiving […]

A leading group of stakeholders in the e-waste sector is calling on the EU to fundamentally change its policy on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The WEEE Forum, a prominent representative of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) throughout the world, has developed a new vision which calls for an overhaul of the current system of […]

House Bill 1808 was discussed by members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Macungie, would reclassify some plastics as post-use polymers rather than garbage. The conversion of post-use plastic through advanced recycling will still have to comply with all EPA and DEC regulations. The advanced recycling […]

In a pilot program that is now accepting applications, the township is looking to gauge resident participation and interest in a new composting program. The partnership on the project is between the Township of Millburn, in conjunction with the Millburn Environmental Commission and working alongside Java’s Compost. The project will last for six months. Working with Java’s […]

Governor Tom Wolf signed HB 1808 into law, which will enable greater adoption of advanced plastics recycling. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomed the legislation and issued the following statement: “The American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division is pleased to see bipartisan policy supporting advanced recycling become law in Pennsylvania, and we thank Representative Mackenzie for […]

Sure, it can be pretty disgusting, but it also does an important job. Your septic system is your home's most expensive utility which works round the clock to break down waste and safely filter water back into the ground. Today, we're sharing a few things you might not know about the inner workings of your hard working septic tank!

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.

Environmental Remedies announces its acquisition of A&D’s solidification facility located in Macon, GA. Since its inception, Environmental Remedies’ has been dedicated to being the leading service provider of waste disposal and industrial services in the Southeast. The acquisition of the A&D facility brings them one step closer to accomplishing that mission. “This not only represents […]

While the immediate effect of COVID-19 has led to the dislocation of waste collectors and operators, the true impact on investment and capacity will be seen in the medium to long term. Through detailed analysis of AcuComm’s global waste development data, Waste Investment Trends 2020: Assessing Global Performance in the Shadow of COVID-19 takes a […]

Reinforcing its commitment to improve biodiversity in the communities in which it operates, DS Smith, a sustainable packaging leader, has today launched new funding available to partnerships and local charities across the U.S., where it has 15 manufacturing, paper and recycling facilities and employs more than 2,000 people. The DS Smith Charitable Foundation, which was […]

Los Alamos National Laboratory is partnering with four other national laboratories and four academic institutions in a new program to tackle the problem of plastic pollution. The partnership has been dubbed the BOTTLE Consortium for “Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the environment.” “We are excited to apply LANL’s unique capabilities in […]

Angelica town and village residents voted 347-252 to approve a ballot proposition that dangled $78 million in future payments to those municipalities as a condition to adding 107 acres to the 78-acre landfill. The project would raise Hyland’s permitted capacity from 465,000 tons of waste a year to 1 million tons and boost it to […]

At City Council budget hearings, Deputy Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Chris Sauve said changes are coming to a recycling program that has been stuck in the mud for years. Recycling contracts with Waste Management and SIMS Metal Management that expired years ago, only to be extended a year at a time, have finally been re-bid. […]

In the city of Spokane, WA, the Solid Waste Collections team is responsible for yard waste, recycling, and standard waste collection and disposal for its 88,000 citizens. The department runs more than 100 heavy-duty vehicles and employs more than 150 people. Shedding Manual Processes and Paper Records for Solid Waste Collection Until recently, Spokane’s large, […]

AmSty, a large polystyrene producer in the Americas, and Agilyx, a leader in advanced recycling technology, announce the successful completion of a fully circular pathway for polystyrene recycling. The two companies have been working to achieve this important milestone for polystyrene in support of a societal shift from linear to circular solutions for managing waste […]

Plastic: It’s in the headlines, in our oceans and landfills, and now in legislation to encourage cross-industry research that explores ways to divert this massive waste stream into sustainable infrastructure. Today it’s estimated that about 19 percent of municipal solid waste in the U.S. is plastic alone. In October 2019, the National Asphalt Pavement Association […]

Kent County Department of Public Works, with financial support from the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI), have added paper cups to its recycling program. Residents are encouraged to clean and empty their coffee and soda cups before dropping them in a recycling bin or center. “FPI’s 2020 grant helps us to educate our community to participate […]

The Charlotte Hornets announced a new partnership with Waste Pro USA in which Waste Pro USA will become the Official Waste Services Partner of the Charlotte Hornets and provide solid waste collection at Spectrum Center. “We are excited to welcome Waste Pro USA to our Hornets family,” said Hornets President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield.  […]

Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), the exclusive public electric utility in Grand Cayman, has partnered with Cadwell, Inc. to implement an innovative, high-level recycling program that is proving to be a win-win for both CUC and local residents. “Through our partnership with Cadwell, we were able to clean up and export almost three football fields […]

Individual recycling action and behavior are themes of this year’s America Recycles Day®, a Keep America Beautiful® national program and the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. In its 23rd year, America Recycles Day (ARD), Nov. 15, educates people about the importance of recycling to our economy and environmental […]

As part of Entegra Attachments, LLC’s recent acquisition of Iowa based, Bloom Manufacturing, LLC, a hydraulic winch and speed reducer company, Joshua Weig has been selected to lead the 110-year-old company, based in Independence, IA. Mark Collett, former owner and current President of Bloom Manufacturing, who along with his wife Deborah who manages Accounting and […]

The Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) has announced the recipients of its 2020 Recycling Awards, which recognize organizations and individuals for their contributions to support NRRA’s mission of partnering to make recycling strong through economic and environmentally sound solutions.  The award winners were: Business of the Year Award – OPRSystems, Inc. from Wilmington, Massachusetts Rookie […]

In advance of America Recycles Day on November 15, Republic Services released a survey highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a wake-up call for consumers to live a more sustainable life. Among the eye-opening results, six in ten Americans reported they are worried about the future of the environment — and the pandemic […]

A new study set to launch this month will measure the potential for additional recovery of valuable materials from recycling systems in the Northeast. The project will evaluate the potential for additional paper and plastics to be sorted and recycled, helping to reduce waste and make more of our post-use resources available for new manufacturing “America’s plastic makers have set a goal for all […]