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Steve Smith and his son Steve Smith, owners of Smith's Sanitary Septic Service (Photo by James Robinson)
Septic pumpers encounter a variety of disposal issues. Sometimes treatment plants raise their rates, put limits on pumpers, or prohibit you from unloading certain types of waste. Distance can be another issue, and the extra time and transportation costs associated with hauling...