Pump out recommendation

[trinityspeedwash]

This is another (newer) thread on pit pump outs.

I read through some of the older threads and got motivated to try to dig this out myself. I dropped a sump to drain most of the water and then shoveled three wheel-barrows worth of sludge/mudd out of the pit. At this point, I realized that with 6 bays to do, and 3 wheel barrows barely making a dent in the amount of mud, I should probably get some help.

So looking for your guys' advice on pit clean outs in North Texas/Dallas area.

Based on my measurements, my pits are around 8ft x 2ft x 6ft = 720 gallons and I have 6 of these.

I received a couple of quotes from local places, one way $1,500 a bay the other was $1.55 per gallon =$1,116 per bay.

Shoveling out the dirt bought me a few weeks of time to get this sorted, but I am hoping to bring this topic back to the top and see if anyone has newer recommendation or knows of a local company that would fit the bill.

 

[AnalyticWash]

I pay about 65-80 cents per gallon to have it done (There will always be some variables like time and distance). Find a company that currently services car washes.

$1.55/gallon seems high.

 

[Yeti55]

I have a septic company come and pump mine every 3 months at my 4 bay s/s for $300 plus tax, I read some of these quotes and they are crazy high . Must be different regulations for where they dump

 

[trinityspeedwash]

Thanks guys. I will keep calling around and seeing if I can get a better rate. Appreciate the comparisons.

 

[Greg Pack]

Another option some operators do is just make a regular task of shoveling out a couple wheelbarrows each week and not worrying about completely emptying.

 

[edredtop]

Another option some operators do is just make a regular task of shoveling out a couple wheelbarrows each week and not worrying about completely emptying.

Agreed.
If you're not facing an impending inspection, I would attack it the same way you face an apple, one bite at a time. If you're physically able, do two wheel barrows a week hitting a different bay each time like an old typewriter.

A wheel barrow holds 60 gallons.
If your pit is 3/4 full at 720 gallons, it'll take 9 trips with your wheel barrow each bay.
9 trips X 6 bays is 54 trips (trip = a walk to dumpster?)
2 trips a week for 7 or 8 months (because they will continue to fill) would get you close to empty, fit as a fiddle, and close to $7 grand wealthier. Totally understand this isn't an option for everybody, but if you're able, this is one way to mentally plan your attack.

* Edit - How long did it take to fill up?