Efficient Wastewater Management with the Muckraker System
VibraWaste is for haulers who are out of room at the plant. Disposal costs are up. Land-application permits are harder under PFAS rules. A CleanWater Farm, with the Muckraker on your pad, keeps the work on your site.
Flow
Up to 400 GPM
Aperture
3/16 in
Power
240V RV plug
Shop
Bentonville, AR
The Muckraker
The Muckraker: Wastewater Treatment & Screening Systems
The Muckraker screens up to 400 gallons a minute. It takes septage, blackwater, greywater, and industrial wastewater. A vibrating basket holds trash larger than 3/16 inch, and an auger compacts it. You skip the rake, trucks leave sooner, and the trash holds less water. See how the Muckraker is built before you size a pad around it. Start with what goes into an automated septage receiving station. Then compare a bar screen, drum screen, and vibrating screen.
| Screen type | Vibrating perforated-basket screener |
|---|---|
| Flow capacity | Up to 400 gallons per minute (GPM) |
| Aperture | 3/16 in, separates trash and debris larger than 3/16 inch |
| Dewatering | Integrated auger compression |
| Waste streams | Septage, blackwater, greywater, and industrial wastewater |
| Output | Compacts captured material for landfill requirements; returns screened liquid to storage or downstream treatment |
| Power | Single-phase 240V RV plug |
Operator guides
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Innovative Wastewater Solutions for Cleaner Water
On a CleanWater Farm, the Muckraker is the screen at the receiving station. Trucks unload faster. You haul less water in the trash. Capacity follows your routes, not the plant's schedule.
Streamlining Waste Hauler Operations
Waste hauler work is why we built this. A CleanWater Farm puts the screen on your pad. It beats standing on a bar screen, without a plant-priced station. Money is lost every time we have to haul water.
Services
Services
Muckraker Septage Screener
Specs for the Muckraker septage screener: up to 400 GPM, 3/16 inch openings, auger compaction, and single-phase 240V power.
Landfill-Ready Screenings
Dewatered screenings aimed at the paint filter test. The landfill accepts or rejects the load.
Build a Septage Disposal Site
How to build a private septage disposal site on land you have, from scratch, or at a cooperative sewer tap.
DealerDog
Equipment Financing for the Muckraker System
VibraWaste partners with DealerDog to finance the Muckraker. Apply in minutes for a first pad or more capacity. The first check is a soft credit pull. It does not change your credit score.
From the blog
Industry outlook
Receiving Station Bar Screen Problems
Manual bar screens still ask a worker to clear debris by hand. This is what that looks like at a receiving station, and why plants turn haulers away.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Muckraker?
The Muckraker is a vibrating basket screen with an auger. It takes up to 400 gallons a minute of septage, blackwater, greywater, and industrial wastewater. It holds trash larger than 3/16 inch. The solids can pass a paint filter test when the unit is run properly.
What is a CleanWater Farm?
CleanWater Farm is your own pad, with the Muckraker as the screen. Trucks unload faster. You wait less. Capacity follows your routes, not the plant's schedule.
Where is VibraWaste located?
VibraWaste is at 4149 Cook Rd #1, Bentonville, AR 72713, in Northwest Arkansas. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday are closed. Area served includes Bentonville ZIP codes 72713, 72712, and 72716.
Does VibraWaste offer equipment financing?
Yes. VibraWaste partners with DealerDog, and the first check is a soft credit pull, so it does not change your score. Contact Jon Jouvenaux, Founder and President, at jon@vibrawaste.com or 479-425-1307.
What kind of power does the Muckraker need?
A single-phase 240V RV plug. Most receiving stations that need electric want three-phase 480V, which is hard to get outside industrial zones. The Muckraker uses a common RV outlet, so operators avoid that install hurdle and the cost of running three-phase.
Contact VibraWaste for Wastewater Screening
Call Jon Jouvenaux, Founder and President, at 479-425-1307 in Bentonville. Ask about a screen for a city pad, a plant, or your own site.