Hi, Ed, I work for a large septic tank cleaning company that serices residences and businesses. In any kind of service, such as waiters, waitresses and pizza deliverymen, most people will give them a tip. We perform one of the most vile services, cleaning out people’s waste. You’d think they would loosen the purse strings and tip once in a while. I just can’t believe there are so many cheap people out there who don’t even give septic tank cleaners a second thought.

Knee Deep

Some people just aren’t familiar with septic tank etiquette. Let it be known: It is most proper to provide gratuity to the pumper of your poop at a minimum of 10 cents per gallon. It’s the least you can do.—Ed. Note