A trash pump is a type of pump designed to transport liquids that contain hard and soft solids such as leaves, twigs, pebbles, silt, and mud. Unlike water pumps, which move clear water free of solid objects, trash pumps are useful for handling murky water containing solids. They can handle large volumes of water but do so at a lower pressure level, which allows them to move water containing debris like leaves, twigs, clumps of dirt, and other substances between 0.75 and 1.25 inches without clogging or damaging their components. Trash pumps can also send large quantities of water over a wide area as opposed to a focused point.

Trash pumps are commonly used in heavy-duty applications such as construction, mining, and agricultural irrigation, as well as in emergency response situations such as flood control and disaster relief. They are also portable, making them ideal for flood control, agricultural clearing, mining, and industrial sites, and construction zones.

There are two types of trash pumps: semi-trash pumps and industrial trash pumps. Semi-trash pumps can handle small amounts of rubbish and are typically used to transport clean or moderately sandy/muddy water. Industrial trash pumps, on the other hand, are made to handle debris and solids such as leaves, pebbles, and twigs. They have larger impeller veins and pump housing, which allows them to pass solids like those mentioned above without grinding them up as they enter the impeller.

When choosing between a water pump and a trash pump, it is important to consider the type of liquid you need to move and whether it contains solids. If you need a pump for a temporary job or want to experiment with different options before committing to a purchase, renting is an excellent choice.