36 questions across all categories.
Operators handle waste disposal in areas with strict environmental rules by working with permitted wastewater treatment plants and following state…
I run a mid-size portable toilet rental fleet in Dallas, and our summers are brutal. The heat amplifies every smell. I've stuck with the same…
We've been running our vacuum trucks on diesel for years, and every spike in fuel costs eats into our margins. A service visit for a standard…
I'm setting up my service routes for the season and taking a hard look at my deodorizer costs. Right now I use a standard blue formaldehyde-free…
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, but I still remember my first week. The training started with a classroom session on the truck's…
The PSAI (Portable Sanitation Association International) sets industry standards, provides training, and advocates for operators and customers…
I'm a new operator with 12 units, mostly standard non-flushing types with holding tanks, and I'm trying to pick a deodorizer. I'm looking at cost per…
I run a mid-size portable toilet rental operation in North Texas, and my drivers are hearing chatter at the wastewater treatment plants about new…
I'm updating our safety data sheets and material handling procedures. We use a formaldehyde-free deodorizer in all our units, standard, deluxe,…
I've been running a mid-size fleet in Dallas for 16 years, and lately we're getting more jobs in tight downtown spots. The standard vacuum truck is a…
I'm hearing more talk from other operators about wastewater treatment plants tightening up on formaldehyde in deodorizer. My company runs a mix of…
Got a notice the PSAI updated their driver certification program. The last time I sent a driver through, it was mostly pumping basics and disposal…
The PSAI updated its best practices for waste acceptance at treatment plants to push for lower biochemical oxygen demand and tighter controls on…
The PSAI's 2026 driver certification updates require new training modules on waste handling, safety protocols and environmental compliance. This…
I just got the latest bulletin from the PSAI about the training updates coming in 2026. The changes cover everything from new waste disposal…
We're rewriting our driver training manuals ahead of the 2026 PSAI updates. We cover everything from safe handling of a standard unit to servicing a…
The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) is the secretariat for ANSI Z4.3, the American National Standard for minimum requirements…
This year's driver shortage is hitting my Dallas operation hard. I've got a fleet of standard portable toilets, deluxe units with sinks, and a couple…
The hardest part of wastewater disposal in 2026 is navigating stricter environmental regulations and limited disposal facility access. Many…
Just got the heads-up from our disposal plant that they're tightening their intake rules for 2026. The talk is more testing for contaminants and…
I've been hauling waste for 16 years, and 2026 is shaping up to be the toughest yet for disposal. My vacuum truck makes the same trips, but the costs…
I'm a new operator, just got my first vacuum truck and a dozen standard units. My driver and dispatcher are family, so I handle their training. I…
I just got a heads-up from my supplier that a couple of states are planning to mandate fully biodegradable, formaldehyde-free deodorizers in portable…
Our local wastewater treatment plant fees have gone up a lot in two years. We're a small operator with a mix of standard units, deluxe units,…
The permit's 'PSAI compliance' requirement means the portable toilet rental company you hire must follow the Portable Sanitation Association…
