Trash Removal Service

Trash Removal Service Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Attention-grabbing first sentence: Think trash removal is just about hauling junk? Think again.

Explanation: Starting a trash removal service involves more than just picking up garbage. It’s about providing essential, scheduled waste management services to residential and commercial properties, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in communities.

Interest generation: From old furniture and construction debris to garden waste and unwanted household items, your service will cater to a range of needs, making you an indispensable part of your customers' lives.

Desire creation: Getting started requires an initial investment in a reliable vehicle and necessary permits, but the reward is a steady income and the satisfaction of making environments cleaner.

If you're searching for a business that's always in demand and impactful, consider starting a trash removal service.

In this list, you'll find real-world trash removal service success stories and very profitable examples of starting a trash removal service that makes money.

1. SOCO Waste ($2.76M/year)

Dustin Maze, the founder of SOCO Waste, came up with the idea for his waste removal business after realizing that he loved being outside and working in the waste management industry. After doing extensive research on the market and equipment needed, he launched SOCO Waste with a focus on providing excellent customer service and affordable prices. With a loan of $35k, Maze started with a pick-up truck and 5 dumpsters, and the business has since grown to have 51 dumpsters, two roll-off dumpster delivery trucks, and two residential garbage trucks. They are projected to reach $700-800k in sales for 2020.

How much money it makes: $2.76M/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
How many people on the team: 32

How I Started A $41K/Month Residential Waste Removal Service

This case study showcases the story of a locally owned and operated residential waste removal business based in Colorado Springs started with a pick-up truck and a $35k loan, which now has 51 dumpsters, two roll-off dumpster delivery trucks, two residential garbage trucks, and is projecting $700-800k in sales for 2020.

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