How to Start a Trash Removal Business
Business Overview:
If you’re looking to start a business that will provide a valuable service to a variety of customers, you should learn how to start a trash removal business. Similar to a hauling business, trash removal deals with rubbish only. You will likely not be recycling anything; you will be removing trash and transporting it to your local landfill or other trash receiving location. If you’re not sure how to start a waste management business, consider purchasing a franchise to help you get started. A franchise will be the more costly option but it will come with a vehicle, branding and marketing assistance. Business ideas of this scale can flounder without a solid business plan to focus the efforts of the business owner. Outline in your business plan how many trucks you will start out with and predict when your profits will allow you to expand your fleet. Determine what types of customers you will serve. Although it’s not necessary to just focus on one niche, it may help you as you get started. If you live in an area where the city manages the regular trash removal, you might just schedule pick-ups with your customers by appointment or schedule a bulk trash pick-up once a month or so. If the city does not handle regular trash pick-up, you can work out a regular weekly pick-up schedule with your clients. Other than homeowners, you can handle trash removal services for realtors, contractors and commercial and residential property managers. It’s a good idea to form partnerships with groups like this. Offer them a discount on your services in exchange for them calling your business whenever they need trash removed. Other businesses that tend to generate a lot of waste materials are roofers, carpet installers and tree trimmers. Offering wood chipping services will add value to your business as will services like recycling. Adding a “green” element to your business might qualify it for government tax incentives so it’s worth looking into. Market your business in the phone book and consider a door-to-door flyer campaign to get the word out about your new business. With hard work and a qualified crew, your trash removal business will be a success in no time.
A Day in the Life of a Trash Removal Business Owner:
Your day will begin by checking your schedule for any scheduled trash removal appointments. You will dispatch your driver(s) to perform the pick-up(s) and you will take calls throughout the day and set more appointments. You will also spend some time marketing your business in your area.
About Your Customers:
Your customers will be individuals who need bulk trash items removed. They can be homeowners, contractors, property managers, realtors, etc.
What You Need to Start:
- Waste management business plan
- Marketing plan
- Trash truck(s)
- Staff (optional at first if you are making all the pick-ups)
- Franchise (optional)
- Computer with finance software
The Good:
- Trash removal will always be in high demand.
- People will gladly pay your business to haul away their rubbish.
- Franchises are available to help you get started.
- If you do not purchase a franchise, the start-up costs are essentially the cost of a trash truck.
- This business is easily scalable to add trucks and personnel as the demand grows.
The Bad:
- This business is not glamorous; you and your staff will be dealing with garbage all day long.
- It can take some time to build your client base.
Resources:
- Solid Waste Association of North America
- International Solid Waste Association
- Bureau of Labor Statistics on Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
- Wikipedia on Waste Management
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