{"id":254502,"date":"2026-07-12T21:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meeks.acornpress.co\/?page_id=254502"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:21:15","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meeks.acornpress.co\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"ssla-section ssla-g-hero ssla-g-hero--layout-full ssla-g-hero--tone-dark ssla-g-hero--media-side-right ssla-g-hero--media-fit-cover ssla-g-hero--height-standard ssla-g-hero--count-three ssla-g-hero--text-align-left ssla-g-hero\" data-ssla-type=\"g-hero\" data-ssla-name=\"Hero\" data-ssla-caps=\"link,bgColor,tone,format,items\" data-ssla-variant-layout=\"full\" data-ssla-variant-tone=\"dark\" data-ssla-greenfield=\"1\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-media\" data-ssla-field=\"media\" data-ssla-field-type=\"media\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/meeks.acornpress.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC4265-31.jpeg 1891w, 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(H1)\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n      <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-body\" data-ssla-field=\"body\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Body\">One or two sentences of supporting context beneath the headline.<\/div>\n      <a href=\"tel:2054258303\" class=\"ssla-g-hero-cta\" data-ssla-field=\"cta\" data-ssla-field-type=\"link\">Call 205-425-8303<\/a>\n      <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stats\">\n<div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-value\" data-ssla-field=\"items.0.number\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Number\">16<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-label\" data-ssla-field=\"items.0.label\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Label\">Live sites<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-value\" data-ssla-field=\"items.1.number\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Number\">2<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-label\" data-ssla-field=\"items.1.label\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Label\">Weeks to launch<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-value\" data-ssla-field=\"items.2.number\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Number\">0<\/div>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-hero-stat-label\" data-ssla-field=\"items.2.label\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Label\">Migrations lost<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ssla-section ssla-g-faq ssla-g-faq--tone-light ssla-g-faq--count-six ssla-g-faq--layout-stacked ssla-g-faq--icon-size-medium ssla-g-faq\" data-ssla-type=\"g-faq\" data-ssla-name=\"FAQ\" data-ssla-caps=\"bgColor,tone,format,items\" data-ssla-variant-count=\"six\" data-ssla-greenfield=\"1\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-inner\">\n    <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-header\">\n      <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-eyebrow\" data-ssla-field=\"eyebrow\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Eyebrow\"><\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"ssla-g-faq-heading\" data-ssla-field=\"heading\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text:inline_color\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Heading (H2)\"><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-items\">\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.0.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">How often should I have my septic tank pumped?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.0.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">Most residential septic tanks should be pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on household size and usage. Regular pumping prevents backups, protects your drain field, and extends the life of your system.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.1.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">How often are commercial grease traps required to be cleaned in Jefferson County?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.1.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">Jefferson County requires indoor grease traps to be cleaned every two weeks and outdoor in-ground grease tanks to be cleaned every three months. Meeks Environmental can set up a recurring schedule to keep you compliant.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.2.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">What areas does Meeks Environmental serve?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.2.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">We serve a wide variety of residential, commercial, and municipal clients across North Central Alabama, including Bessemer, Pelham, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, and Alabaster.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.3.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">Can you handle large industrial or municipal jobs, not just residential tanks?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.3.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">Yes \u2014 we pump and haul everything from 10-gallon restaurant grease interceptors to million-gallon industrial lagoons, and we provide storm drain jetting, hydro-excavating, camera inspections, and lift station pumping for municipalities and industries.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.4.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">New question?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.4.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">Answer text<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssla-g-faq-item\">\n  <span class=\"ssla-g-faq-item-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"ss-icon ss-icon-help-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\"\/><path d=\"M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n  <h3 class=\"ssla-g-faq-question\" data-ssla-field=\"items.5.question\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Question\">New question?<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-faq-answer\" data-ssla-field=\"items.5.answer\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Answer\">Answer text<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ssla-section ssla-g-cta ssla-g-cta--tone-dark ssla-g-cta--button-style-solid ssla-g-cta--width-standard ssla-g-cta--spacing-standard ssla-g-cta\" data-ssla-type=\"g-cta\" data-ssla-name=\"CTA\" data-ssla-caps=\"background,link,bgColor,tone,format\" data-ssla-bg-color=\"#1c3d5f\" data-ssla-bg-tone=\"dark\" data-ssla-variant-tone=\"dark\" style=\"--ssla-bg-color: #1c3d5f\" data-ssla-greenfield=\"1\">\n  <div class=\"ssla-g-cta-inner\">\n    <h2 class=\"ssla-g-cta-heading\" data-ssla-field=\"heading\" data-ssla-field-type=\"text:inline_color\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Heading\">Call Today \u2014 No Job Too Small or Too Large<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"ssla-g-cta-body\" data-ssla-field=\"body\" data-ssla-field-type=\"rich\" data-ssla-placeholder=\"Body\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"tel:2054258303\" class=\"ssla-g-cta-button\" data-ssla-field=\"cta\" data-ssla-field-type=\"link\">Call 205-425-8303<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family-owned since 1957, Meeks Environmental pumps septic tanks, cleans grease traps, and handles municipal waste removal across North Central Alabama. 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