Centrifugal trash pumps filter out foreign material such as stones, leaves, mud and various other solids that can clog other pumps. Trash pumps can pass solids half the size of the suction opening, plus they can purge up to 25% by volume of sand, silt or mud. Centrifugal trash pumps handle dewatering problems and help to prevent flooding. Learn more in our Project Uptime article, Trash Pumps: 8 Things to Know When Choosing or Using One.