Answers to the questions we get on the phone, written down. Prices, rules, and what we see in tanks and fields around Van Buren County.
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Should You Pump Your Septic Tank Before a Michigan Winter?
October 13, 2026 · If you are due, yes, and October is the time to book it in Van Buren County. Here is the reasoning.
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How Often Should a Septic Tank Be Pumped?
September 29, 2026 · Every 3 to 5 years for most houses. What moves your number, by household size.
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What Size Is My Septic Tank?
September 22, 2026 · Most people have no idea, and that is fine. How we figure it out, and what the sizes mean.
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How Many Toilets Does a Harvest Crew Need?
September 8, 2026 · One per 20 workers, men's and women's separate, and the second rule doubles the count.
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What a Porta Potty Costs to Rent Here
August 24, 2026 · $150 for a weekend, with delivery, pickup and stocking included. What costs extra, what gets quoted, and how to book.
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What Septic Pumping Costs in Van Buren County
August 12, 2026 · 35 cents a gallon at our shop, and what that comes to for a normal tank.
