If your home is connected to a septic tank system, your septic system can last 25 to 30 years with the right maintenance. When it is time to maintain and pump your septic tank, here are some tips to help make the process easier each time.  Know Where Your Septic Tank is Located When your home has a septic system, it is important to know where the tank is located in your yard.

Several different costs are associated with dumpster rentals. In addition to the cost of actually renting the dumpster, businesses often have to pay permit and dump fees. If you run a business that needs to rent a dumpster, you should consider all of these charges when comparing quotes from different dumpster rental services. You should also, however, consider the unbilled cost of your employee's time when setting up a dumpster rental.

With the growing interest in green and eco-friendly everything, making your youth summer camp more environmentally conscious is a great way to stand out from the competition. Get the attention of recycling and composting parents by making some changes to your camp's waste management systems. Try these five easy steps to make your camp a bastion of eco-friendly practices without costly new sewage treatment equipment or major building renovations. Compost Food Waste

A recent news story on a celibate monk who was infected with HIV—along with nearly 300 others—when a doctor reused syringes has put a spotlight on the practice of reusing syringes throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people are infected with diseases due to reusing syringes or needles every year, and the problem is not restricted to poor and developing countries. Sadly, it happens throughout the western world including in clinics in Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico.