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supernatural
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Around here, in S. California, we are allowed to dump on people's property with their permission. I have put my water into the car wash recycling area, but I'm sure the owner of the car wash wouldn't like it if he caught me. I usually put it down the sewer cleanout (the one that goes to be processed into 'grey' water for golf courses, not the one that goes into the stream/river/ocean)....and there hasn't been a problem, although officially I'm supposed to write a letter and get permission each time I do it. That's not gonna happen.
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supernatural
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As we all know, portables have 'pros and cons,' and one of them is having to dump in the clients house. As for dumping on the lawn, you had better get permission first as the average client thinks that you are killing their grass (and you might be).
Also, people who use portables all the time are perceived as not as professional as those with truck mounted units. I'm not saying that they aren't as pro. I'm just saying that the general public doesn't think so. Dumping legally is an issue, but a small one. |
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If I can't get it clean then you had better replace it.
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Alexarz
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Another major advantage of a portable and why we are now using them on 90% of our jobs. We use rotary machines so we have to dump water at least 2 times on each job. If using our truckmounts, we dump it on the lawn. No lint at all comes out since it is all filtered before going to the waste tank. With the portables, it is not an issue at all. High powered portables; green in more ways than one!
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trole4us
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My local carwash.... i wash the car every day + dumping + shiny truck! all for $5.
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eclipse
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local gas station car was were I have my gas account. And if I'm doing tile the home were I'm working after all it there dirt.
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Lanakila
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My city has 1 dump site and they charge $10 a drop.
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"A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia."
Translation: No task is too big when done together. |
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Paul63
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not sure if this was mentioned, Most cities have a dumpsite for septic dumping. Its likely free.... its usually just a big concrete pit where you just hang the drain hose into. Maybe this is an option provided you are in close proximity to the site.
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Lanakila
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If you own a gun, chainsaw, nuclear missle, anything that can CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO ANYONE (INCLUDING YOURSELF), you have a obligation to handle and store it properly. Mis-use starts with your own two hands, it like people say "don't worry about them, worry about yourself". SURE you may think that "the best is to not waste the plants processing powers, yada yada" however you have no clue what the long term affects are of doing so, and that my friends is the hard part. BY THE TIME WE NOTICE ANY ISSUES, THE DAMAGE IS DONE! NO SECOND CHANCE AT A BIG MISTAKE! (just ask BP)
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"A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia."
Translation: No task is too big when done together. |
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Lanakila
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Waste water HAS to be treated by a SEWAGE plant (SEWER LINES) or in allocated dump sites. I am sure your grass and plants love it, but imagine the havok it could cause in a stream bed, lake, pond, river etc. The resulting ALGAE BLOOMS could be devastating to NATIVE Fauna and Wildlife (fish, shrimp, ground floor of food chain) and THE AUTHORITIES could easily find out who dunnit, simply by walking up-stream until the ALGAE bloom stops. Kinda like a trail of bread crumbs right back to your beautiful green golf coarse lawn. Keep in mind, none of us need ANY agency on our rear ESP. someone like the DLNR & EPA big $$$ fines with little hope of a argument, not worth the green lawn IMO.
Do whats right, and treat our planet and resources with respect.
I use my local RV. drop and pass the charge to my customer (explain the importance of SAFELY handling the water) and they all understand.
SEPTIC!: If the wastewater makes plants grow, and you pour it down septic; Your are basically inviting all the nearby roots to come wander in your plumbing/septic system CAUSING FAILURE! and from a guy who has personally just spent $5K on septic repairs, I would have much rather put it towards a new truckmount.
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"A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia."
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Lanakila
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"A'ohe hana nui ka alu'ia."
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John Hilbrands
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I agree lawn dumping is the best. I read somewhere of requirements so many feet from street on no more then a -% grade... I cant remember the allowable grade but the idea is no runoff so I dump high in the yard. I have a 30 gallon tank and need 2 dumps a job. and yes lawns love it. Just tell customers its required by city if they notice.
BTW the car washes are a pain in the ass they get mad and once I got tar from someone engine cleaning in the bay onto a job.
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Sometimes you just have to go for it.
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danmarck82
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Again. IMO try to comply. It's the best policy.
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jethat
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This is my first post so hello all.. I was sighted years ago for illegality dumping since then I've learned to absolutly discrete. I dump on customers lawns they usually never notice and I've never killed a single blade of grass. Never ever dump in the gutter. I use a waste tank pump when I can. I dump in my own back yard and My grass loves the stuff. common sence should allways rule if your tank fills up in a bad spot you gotta find a place thats safe to empty it. Sewer floods are tough. You gotta be careful. Its a deal where you dont ever want to be seen doing it. Tough part of the job. Nearly impossible not to do it though.
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