The Sanivac Blog
News, Tips, and Tricks
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News, Tips, and Tricks
On our blog, you’ll find tips, advice, and updates on a wide range of topics such as toilet rentals, septic systems, grease traps, hydro excavation, and much more. We’re experts in the sanitation industry, and we’re proud to share our knowledge with you. Whether you’re a business owner, a contractor, or a homeowner, you’ll find valuable information to help you make informed decisions about sanitation services. Stay tuned for our latest posts, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments. Happy reading !

How many portable toilets should be rented for a construction site or an event ?
Whether it is for a construction site, an outdoor event, a festival, a wedding or a municipal project, one question almost always comes up :

65 years of history. 65 years of passion. 65 years building the future.
In 1961, in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, John Kelly founded Sanivac with a simple, yet ambitious idea : to offer reliable and accessible sanitary services to his community.

What is hydro excavation and when should it be used ?
Hydro excavation is now recognized as one of the safest, most precise and efficient excavation methods for working near underground infrastructure. Increasingly used by municipalities,

What types of materials can be pumped and cleaned in industrial environments ?
In the industrial sector, residual material management is not limited to the disposal of solid waste. Many facilities must deal with liquid, semi-liquid, or sludge-like

Why is it necessary to clean commercial kitchen drain lines in addition to the grease trap ?
In commercial kitchens, grease management is a major issue to ensure proper system operation, prevent backups, and remain compliant with municipal requirements. While most restaurateurs

When and why should tanker transport be used for liquid and semi-liquid materials ?
Tanker transport is an essential solution for managing liquid and semi-liquid materials across many industries. Whether it involves wastewater, sludge, industrial residues, agri-food by-products, or

What should you do in the event of an emergency involving contaminated materials ?
An environmental emergency involving contaminated materials can occur at any time : equipment failure, basin overflow, accidental spill, or industrial incident. In these situations, a

What Should You Do in the Event of an Accidental Spill or an Environmental Emergency ?
An accidental spill or environmental emergency can occur at any time : on a roadway, in an industrial setting, on a construction site, or even

When and why should non-potable water supplied by tanker truck be used ?
On construction sites, industrial facilities, and municipal projects, water is an essential resource. Yet access to a water main is not always possible, sufficient, or