TS Tri-State Liquid Waste Owner-Operated · Est. 1996 · Lawrenceburg, IN
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Owner-Operated · Indiana · Ohio · Kentucky · Est. 1996

Tri-State's dependable septic & liquid waste service since 1996.

Ray Pennington and the Tri-State crew have been pumping, inspecting, and repairing septic systems across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky for 30+ years — honest work, up-front pricing, no runaround.

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1996Established
30+Years in service
3States covered
IN · OH · KYTri-State region
Tri-State Liquid Waste service truck and crew in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Your local tri-state crew · Lawrenceburg, IN
✓
30+
yrs of service

Trusted by homeowners, restaurants & municipalities across the tri-state region

Residential
Commercial
Municipal
…all tank types, sizes & system brands
What we do

Septic & liquid waste, handled right.

From a backed-up tank on a Sunday to a scheduled restaurant grease trap — our team shows up with the right equipment and leaves the job done properly.

Septic Pumping & Cleaning

Regular pump-outs before problems start. We clean residential tanks of all sizes — thorough, fast, no mess left behind.

  • All tank sizes
  • Residential & rural properties
  • Scheduled or on-call
Schedule a pump-out

Septic Inspection

Buying a home or renewing a permit? We inspect tank condition, baffles, distribution boxes, and drain field function.

  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Permit & compliance
  • Written condition report
Book an inspection

Septic Repair & Installation

From replacing a baffle to a full new system — 30+ years of Dearborn County soil and code knowledge on every job.

  • New system installation
  • Line & baffle repairs
  • Drain field restoration
Call for a quote

Grease Trap Cleaning

Restaurants and commercial kitchens: stay compliant and keep drains flowing. We handle the mess so you stay open.

  • Restaurant & commercial
  • Scheduled service programs
  • Manifest documentation
Get on a schedule

Portable Restroom Rental

Construction sites, outdoor events, festivals — clean, well-stocked units delivered and serviced on your schedule.

  • Short & long-term rentals
  • Weekly service included
  • Events & job sites
Request a rental

Commercial Accounts

Ongoing contracts for businesses, municipalities, and property managers. Priority scheduling and consolidated billing.

  • Priority scheduling
  • Volume pricing
  • Consolidated invoicing
Request an account

Not sure what you need?

A 2-minute call usually tells us exactly what service fits. Real person answers — no phone tree.

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Real work · Real tri-state properties

Our trucks, our equipment, our jobs.

Not stock photography. This is the Tri-State crew and real jobs completed across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Tri-State Liquid Waste service truck at a Dearborn County job site
Tri-State Liquid Waste · Lawrenceburg, IN service truck
Septic tank pump-out in progress at a rural Indiana property
Residential tank pump-out · Dearborn County, IN
Septic system inspection at an Indiana home
Pre-purchase septic inspection
Grease trap cleaning service at a Lawrenceburg restaurant
Commercial grease trap service
Tri-State technician completing a system inspection report
Written inspection report on every job
Where we work

Indiana, Ohio & Kentucky — the tri-state region.

From our base at 761 W Eads Pkwy in Lawrenceburg, our trucks cover Dearborn and Ripley counties in Indiana, Hamilton County in Ohio, and Boone and Kenton counties in Kentucky. If you're in the region, we're there.

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LawrenceburgHome base · 761 W Eads Pkwy
GreendaleDearborn County, IN
AuroraDearborn County, IN
BrightDearborn County, IN
SunmanRipley County, IN
BatesvilleRipley County, IN
MilanRipley County, IN
HarrisonHamilton County, OH
ClevesHamilton County, OH
North BendHamilton County, OH
CovingtonKenton County, KY
BurlingtonBoone County, KY
PetersburgBoone County, KY
Tri-State Liquid Waste owner Ray Pennington and service truck
✓ Owner-operated · Since 1996
TS1996
Our story

30+ years. Owner-operated. No runaround.

Tri-State Liquid Waste was founded in 1996 by Ray Pennington with a straightforward idea: give the tri-state region a dependable, locally-owned option for septic and liquid waste service. No franchise. No call center routing. Just Ray's crew showing up with the right equipment and doing the job right.

Three decades later, we serve homeowners, restaurants, construction companies, and municipalities across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky — all from our home base in Lawrenceburg.

Established
1996
Years in service
30+
States served
3
Ownership
Owner-op
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What we stand for

Show up. Do the job. Leave it right.

Three decades of repeat customers comes down to a simple standard. Here's how we hold it on every call.

Straight Talk

We tell you what's wrong, what it costs, and what happens if you wait. No upsell, no scare tactics.

Owner-Operated

Ray Pennington has skin in the game on every job. That accountability shows in the quality of the work.

Local Knowledge

30+ years in Dearborn County soil means we know the codes, the terrain, and the fastest fix.

Reliability

When you call, we answer. When we say we'll be there, we're there. 30+ years of it.

Service options

The right service for your situation.

Whether you need a one-time pump-out, a recurring service plan, or a commercial account — we have a straightforward path for every customer.

Residential
Homeowners & rural properties
Call to quote
Pricing depends on tank size & access
  • Septic tank pump-out
  • Tank lid locate & expose
  • Visual inspection of tank & baffles
  • Condition summary
  • Inspection certificate available
Call (812) 537-3888
Most popular
Annual Plan
Set it and forget it
Call to enroll
We remind you when service is due
  • Scheduled pump-out (every 1–3 years)
  • Priority scheduling — no peak-season wait
  • Free reminder calls when service is due
  • 10% discount on any repair call
  • Pump, inspect & report in one visit
Ask about a plan
Commercial
Restaurants, businesses & municipalities
Custom pricing
Volume discounts · consolidated billing
  • Grease trap cleaning on fixed schedule
  • Portable restroom fleet service
  • Consolidated monthly billing
  • Manifest & compliance documentation
  • Dedicated account contact
  • Priority dispatch
Request a commercial quote

All pricing quoted on-site — tank size, access, and condition affect cost. Call (812) 537-3888 for a fast estimate.

What customers say

30 years of repeat customers speaks for itself.

We don't run flashy ads. Most of our work comes from homeowners and businesses who've used Tri-State for years — and from their neighbors who ask who to call.

★★★★★

"Reliable, professional, and fair. They come when they say they will, do the job right, and the price is exactly what they quoted. That's all you can ask for."

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Dearborn County homeowner
Facebook · Lawrenceburg, IN
★★★★★

"We've used Tri-State for our restaurant grease trap for years. They stay on schedule, handle the paperwork, and we've never had a compliance issue. Wouldn't switch."

R
Restaurant owner
Ripley County, IN
★★★★★

"Called on a Saturday with a full tank situation — they came out same day and fixed it fast. You can't ask for more than that from a local company."

K
Northern KY customer
Boone County, KY
1996
Founded in Lawrenceburg
30+
Years serving the tri-state
3
States: IN · OH · KY
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We'll get it scheduled.

Fill out the form — or just call. Either way, you're talking to the crew, not a call center. We cover Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

  • No-pressure, honest estimates
  • Owner-operated accountability
  • Serving the tri-state since 1996
  • Emergency service available
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