How to Prepare Your Septic System for Winter in Ontario
Winter in Ontario is no joke, and your septic system feels it too. Freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and fluctuating weather can all affect how well your system works. The good news? A little preparation goes a long way. Here’s how to get your septic system winter‑ready so you can avoid cold‑weather surprises. 1. Pump Before […]
How Weather Impacts Portable Toilet Performance and Placement
Weather affects everything; your mood, your hair, your weekend plans… and yes, even your portable toilets. Whether you’re hosting a summer festival or managing a construction site in unpredictable Canadian weather, understanding how the elements affect your sanitation setup can save you from some messy surprises. 1. Hot Weather: The Great Odor Accelerator As you […]
Why Commercial Properties Need More Frequent Septic Pumping
Commercial properties work their septic systems harder than the average home. Having more people, more water, and more waste. That means they need more frequent pumping to stay healthy and avoid costly downtime. 1. Higher Usage Means Faster Filling A commercial unit is likely to see a lot more action day to day than your […]
What Not to Flush: The Ultimate Septic‑Safe Household Guide
Your septic system is tough, but it’s not invincible. One of the easiest ways to protect it is by being careful about what goes down your drains. Some items may seem harmless, but they can clog pipes, kill helpful bacteria, or cause expensive damage. Here’s your friendly guide to what not to flush (or pour) […]
Planning Sanitation for Lakeside Events in Muskoka
Muskoka is so picturesque and makes for a beautiful spot to host events and gather with your friends and family. From weddings, family reunions, retirements and birthdays, there’s a beautiful venue around every corner spread across the district. After you’ve secured your catering and drinks, secured the venue and planned your guest list, you’ll need […]
Common Portable Toilet Rental Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Renting portable toilets isn’t complicated, but there are a few common mistakes that can turn a smooth event into a sanitation nightmare. Luckily, they’re all easy to avoid with a little planning and forward thinking. Here are the top rental mistakes we see (and how you can dodge them like a pro). 1. Not Renting […]
How Landscaping Choices Can Protect or Damage Your Septic System
Landscaping adds so much value to your home, both for your own pleasure of sitting outside under a big maple tree admiring your freshly mowed grass on a summer night and for resell value of your home. While it’s lovely there are some landscaping choices that should be avoided when thinking about your septic tank […]
Common Portable Toilet Rental Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
1. Not Renting Enough Units Have you ever been to a sporting event or music festival where there were far too few toilets? One of the worst things is missing a key part of the event because you were waiting in line for a toilet to open. It’s happened to all of us, it’s frustrating […]
How Many Portable Toilets?
A Practical Guide for Event Planning When planning an event, whether it’s a wedding, festival, corporate gathering, or construction project, one detail that often gets overlooked is restroom availability. Few things impact a guests experience quicker than long bathroom lines or unsanitary conditions. Getting the number of portable toilets right isn’t just about convenience; it’s […]
The Horrors Lurking in Your Septic Tank
As Halloween approaches and the air becomes crisp with the promise of eerie tales, we at Call of the Wild Sanitation, have our own spine-chilling stories to share. While our job may seem mundane to some, the things we have discovered during septic system pump outs could rival any horror movie plot. Brace yourselves as […]