Dump Trailer Fee! Why I Charge So Much.

[@jasonlovell3934]

I have been a landlord for 25 years and I tell people getting rid of stuff is the largest part of the job. Steel goes to scrap metal. Trash goes to my dumpster where I have several homes. And tree limbs get burned. If there’s too much I call my roofer with a dump trailer. It all costs money and time!

[@davidparker4501]

If I don't make $300 plus don't feed plus my labor my dump trailer doesn't leave my yard. If you don't make money doing it you don't need to be in the business. It's all about making money.

[@c165vin]

Congrats on a nice service business. I to run a small dump trailer business and basically use the same line of how to bill. Many people dont understand that they think that your done when you pick up the trailer. Not knowing about the variables that can happen when you go to the dump or transfer stations. 1flat tire and that can almost wipe out your profits. I agree with you on having a higher price because of the crap that's going on with the dumping side prices. Kudos to you and keep going👍

[@johndias6614]

Check with America's Tire (west coast) Discount Tire on a Tire warranty... even if you purchased tires elsewhere. They let me warranty a set on my travel trailer and my SUV.

[@guydesnoyers8417]

I suspect everyone in your area is going to the same dump, so charge what you have to charge. Your key selling points are: 1) it gets done now. 2) tires on the trailer won't scrape the driveway like a container. If they moan about the price, you could always offer to take something else with you (everyone has stuff laying around they want taken to the dump). That would turn a problem into an opportunity to look good! PS: don't forget to cut off those lag bolts 😅

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great rundown on costs. Please remember to set aside a portion of each sale for equipment maintenance - on both your trailer & prime mover. For example, have $ for the tire(s) when they blow or need patched from all those nails @ the yard. If you don’t have $ set aside, your side hustle (?) comes to a halt until you can pay to get back on the road. Once you get going, you should consider hiring an accountant to help you manage your income; especially if you consider this a business. You don’t want to get upside down w/ an unexpected tax bill. Best wishes for continued success!

[@oscarparada3583]

The one closest to me, charges $9 for the first 400 lbs. And then .03 cents per pound after that

[@coaltobaccoandwildhorses1160]

Good info. Small area of coverage + volume. At least you're doing it the right way, too many guys burn or bury. #truth

[@Bacrenfencing]

Have you ever thought of using it for house clearances (sort of a sideline) - far more money in that side of things as opposed to just using it for job site waste removal. I do a couple of these a year, usually old rental properties or houses where the occupiers have passed away and the family do not want to deal with all their items (it is emotional for them) It is amazing what people get rid of these days, you can salvage a lot of the stuff and sell it on for good money as a side hustle.

[@gumby511]

It's not a side hustle when your business model is literally clearing out a any for someone else.

[@alexhilton4657]

I don't think that's a lot to charge. I think it's on point it costs a ton to run the truck and trailer up and down the road! And like you said you must make a profit! So great job keep up the great work!

[@kevincoleman9761]

That's high. I have a private landfill I go to they charge 8 dollars per ton. Transfer stations here in Utah are 25 per ton.

[@WC3fanatic997]

I was going to say, these people are gouging the hell out of him. Mine out on the Oregon Coast is high compared to yours at around $50-$60 a ton, but even that is pennies compared to what this guy is getting shafted for

[@combatvolta]

Thanks for this video my man ,don't stop you are doing great!

[@jesusfelix2605]

Jeff I love the videos keep them coming!

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Man that dump is charging you a bunch of bull line items . It’s $85 dollars a ton here . What’s nice is everything is scaled so a guy can’t say oh that looks like 8 years but only is 5 .

[@victorgomezsaldivar1480]

great video, same principals for mobile diesel mechanic in which I am. my minimum to commute, troubleshoot and repair is $400, some people find it ridiculous because Julio down the street does it for $80 . well I don't have another 10 people living in the same 620 square feet apartment and pitching in to feed all 10 people. and there is a lot more involve then this example.. lol I am Hispanic by the way . the phrase or name Julio is what we all call them abound where I live.

[@five3ighteen76]

Another thing that people don't understand is that if they were willing to pay you $500, most likely somebody else was charging them 6 or $800.

[@patsacrack6625]

More money in dealing with the homeowners, lighter junk, contractors will fill it up with tile rubble and then crush it down to pack in even more.

[@bigbrotherlittlebrotherbbl7319]

I may pay around $200 to about $350 sometime with my 15 yd with demo removal

[@eddieyourdj]

That dump is gouging people. Those fees are ridiculous.

[@jeromyw385xp]

Ya I think there blowering smoke tho. My dump charges me by the ton and I'm normally under a ton for more loads so by time I pay dump fees witch is about $35-$45 and my fuel cost I only spend about $65-$70 so charging about $100-$125 a load is more then fair to me unless it's building materials then about $150-$175.charging Anything more then that I'm waisting my time even trying because it's hard enough for people to afford anything right now with fuel prices threw the roof.

[@Ricky_Bright]

@jeromy w Yeah, it's $250 a ton for me. Only place within 30 miles. Mattresses are $50 each.

[@AZDESERT2024]

Fees that high, only results in wildcat dumping

[@sylvanus6516]

Yea I’m in Baltimore and we have $80 ton here

[@matttietsort861]

Pain-in-the-butt factor... couldn't have said it better myself. It's a real thing. I don't want to do some things anymore than the customer wants to do them. Pay me what I see fit and I will do it.

[@mikerinaldi3979]

PITAF!

[@stephendiamond9893]

Actually You charge very little

[@antonep4721]

Right

[@rickysdrywall5288]

I pay $23/ ton and everything is scaled. I only charge $150 for up to 3 tons. If I have someone who is far away from the landfill then I'll charge a little more. It's just a side hustle for me though. I really only care about the trailer paying for itself, which it usually does just billing it out on jobs without having to rent it out. I can't believe they charge you that much.

[@gumby511]

Thanks for the video. Would point out that the moment you pull out a camera to spend more then 60 outside your truck at our landfill you can be banned.

[@bobtailsthecat]

boohoo

[@mackwoodcock7484]

they don't charge by the ton? Never been charged by the yard. I'm in Chicago.

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Nope by the yard and 5 yard minimum no matter what.

[@Cbow406]

My dump charges by the yard as well $25 per yard. Not sure if they have all of the other bs fees. That's the only thing that makes me skeptical doing this in my area

[@jamesterpening2644]

Are u required to have a business license to haul this kind of waste & haul rock & etc. I am getting ready to start my own thing like this with a 7x14 dump trailer

[@RenovationsandRepair]

If you are doing business you should have at least a DBA.

[@tomburke2830]

What do you do when a customer throws prohibited items into your dumpster that you left on their site for two days? Are you doing a quick audit of what they tossed in there? Are you having them sign an agreement? Are you doing a security deposit in case they toss something you know your Transfer Station will get on your case about? It would be my prerogative to respond to this customer's service request in the future, at the risk of them writing a scathing online review. Just wanted to know if that happens a lot or not? Thanks! - Tom

[@RenovationsandRepair]

It's discussed beforehand and also included in my contract that the dump trailer is for construction debris only. If additional materials find themselves in the dump trailer they can pay the extra fee to dispose of it or....it's a dump trailer for a reason. I'll dump the debris back out on their property and they can pay to have it removed by someone else. It has never been an issue for me to be honest.

[@Tonyleach43x]

Damn I don't feel bad now, I just dumped 4800lbs for $65...pricing always consistent..crazy

[@jeromyw385xp]

Well that's good. At least dumping yourself if ya have your own trailer sure is handy. My trailers been handy and has saved me a lot of time and money thats for sure. Screw these high rate fools. Let them blow smoke over there high prices. Well we honest people keep rates low and affordable

[@Ricky_Bright]

Damn. Its $250 a ton where I go. It's brutal.

[@chrisao1987]

That’s a ridiculous dump fee. What state are you in?

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Michigan

[@Xeroxed96]

​@RenovationsandRepair Oakland County I can see. I can see the prices being high over there by Detroit. I'm over in Kalamazoo County and they're charging 60-80 a ton depending on where you go. Waste Management is charging a whopping 300+/ton. Unbelievable.

[@DavidRichardson28]

Holy shit. Bro where is this?? Also.. If you charge 4 to 5 hundred and you pay 3 to dump then how the hell do you make any money

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Detroit metro. I have since found a transfer station that only charges $125 per dump.

[@DavidRichardson28]

@@RenovationsandRepair I'm in iredell County nc. We pay 39 a ton.. Glad you found something cheaper.

[@scottberry5266]

I had a roll off business in the upper peninsula of Michigan and was paying $ 60.00 a ton at one landfill and $80.00 at the other. 8.00 a ton is a screaming deal.

[@rvadventures]

Everywhere is different.

[@gumby511]

How do they charge you per yard? Do you mean per ton?

[@RenovationsandRepair]

No the landfill charges per cubic yard not ton.

[@cutweldngrind]

People at my local dump throw numbers out there rear everytime for almost identical capacities. I'm looking into my own 16ft trailer just debating bumper or goose neck.

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Look at my newer dump trailer videos. I go over gooseneck vs bumper pull

[@cutweldngrind]

@@RenovationsandRepair Thanks.

[@InnovativeBuildersmd]

i get 30yard rolloffs with 4tons for $400 and $80 a ton after

[@mayconfraga4867]

Hey in which state are you?

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Michigan

[@mikelopez4148]

How’s business now ?

[@craftyhandyman9757]

I think you need to raise your price. Let them price out a dumpster with haul off, far more than you.

[@guydesnoyers8417]

So true, and they wreck the asphalt 👍

[@justinayala6427]

U the man!

[@AZDESERT2024]

$181 for 5th is absurd. These cities, wonder why people dump illegally.

[@juanmontenegro2025]

Where are you located?

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Detroit metro

[@bonusking1224]

How can they charge by the yard when there is no way to measure it? What ass backwards town/state are you living in?

[@RenovationsandRepair]

Michigan! #puremichigan

[@DejanPajkanovic-v1d]

65 dollars a ton here

[@Projectzeroto60]

I pay 26 dollars a ton lol so wayyyyyyyy cheap

[@ryansanger2754]

Burn it and save $200 per dump !

[@konamanstudio2447]

👍🏼🍻🍺👍🏼

[@gb4807]

That’s why I’m getting dump trailer myself so I can do the stuff myself,So you don’t rip people off with your fees

[@HillbillyRednecking]

That’s crap the dump doesn’t charge by weight…

[@Midwesternhighlights]

Yes they do weirdo

[@DejanPajkanovic-v1d]

Yes they do

[@clintonvance1680]

Actually every dump I've been to charges by weight.

[@johndias6614]

Every dump has a different fee set. The one I use has a flat fee up to 8 ft trailer no higher than the truck cab. Over 8 ft goes by weight. Some places have separate charge for tires and mattresses.

[@mikelopez4148]

Yes they do