Portable Sanitation Association International

ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News BIWEEKLY EDITION JULY 8, 2020 Page 19 Continued on page 23 Tip #3: Know Your Costs. Certain deodorizers may seem less expensive than others, but you cannot be sure if your real costs are lower unless you do the math. To get a true picture, you need to understand two numbers: • Cost per charge: The cost of the deodorizer, the cost of spillage/waste, storage, and expenses beyond the purchase price. • Cost to dispose. Different areas and disposal sites have different regulations. Some deodorizers are more welcome at certain disposal sites than others. Find out whether there are differences in your area, and figure the disposal cost of using each product you are considering. Your deodorizer representative can advise you on how to do these calculations— and most would be delighted to help you. Tip #4: If Your Deodorizer Isn't Working, Use More Water. One of the most common misconceptions about deodorizers is the idea that adding more water will dilute the deodorizer. This is simply not true—at least not until you get so much water involved that it would hardly fit in your tank. Adding water activates the chemicals in the deodorizer so the deodorizer can do its job. Although you may want to reduce the water in your tank to make it possible to service less frequently, be aware of the downsides. Less water may allow a larger waste load, but it also often means more unpleasant odors and unhappy customers. The right quantity of water both properly and fully activates the deodorizer, as well as covers the waste. This combination keeps odors at their lowest. When weather is hot, make allowances for the faster evaporation of the prefill in your tank. Deodorizers: What You Need to Know…continued from page 18 COMPETITIVE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR PORTABLE SANITATION COMPANIES. Our industry specific coverage is not available anywhere else in the marketplace. With replacement cost cover and 0% coinsurance, why take the risk with another insurance company? Contact Wes Osswald for a competitive quote today @ 707.781.7384 or wosswald@tangramins.com. Related equipment rental and operations may include: Temporary fencing Pedestrian barriers Construction signs Septic cleaning (up to 50% of operations) Roll-off containers Solid waste transfer stations

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