Dumpster Business | How to Make $2,000 Per Day Hauling Trash!

[@Crazy-Humans]

I have a friend that hauls trash for a living. He has his own business. I used to think that it was a dirty business and sometimes I felt sorry for him. That was until he told me how much he was making a week. Well, he was making a lot of money. Last month he moved into his new 2 million dollar home. I have been thinking of buying myself a trash hauling truck. It might be a good side gig.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

It definitely takes time and there are a lot of up front costs but down the road it is good recurring revenue!

[@tjjohn9992]

Best job ever.

[@thesefooscartoon]

That’s awesome, I just get worried if I don’t find customers or how!?

[@Darththescammer]

You messed up at side gig

[@HelloBye-2000]

When you started breaking down the expenses i told myself "This is an HONEST ENTREPRENEUR!"

[@RealSPT]

HUH?

[@HelloBye-2000]

Scotty B can you read??

[@HelloBye-2000]

@Truly _Legit1995 😆🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@justaperson3641]

I started a business with my dad in rural area. Our state Corp. for trash is really bad and you never know when they'll pick up our trash 🗑 My dad and I started it as 50/50 partners. He's been working for long time and this is the business that's already gonna put him home every day and making more then what he's been making. Trash really is gold

[@Ameri-Texan]

Don't know why you were recommended, but massive kudos to you. I'm a recent layoff victim and myself thinking of going the being my own boss route (though in my area this particular business probably wouldn't work) . You are the truest definition of a man in every sense. May God continue to bless you and your business.

[@kryptonexplorer6828]

Why it wouldn't work?

[@XxKomboxX]

How did it go

[@KINGSTONSPRIDE]

2:40 Trash never slows down! Great content thanks for the inspiration. Looking into doing this as a side hustle to.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Go for it!

[@billmonczka7197]

Just started watching you today. Been a driver in the business 13 years. Drive front load, rear load, roll off, and automated.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Awesome!!

[@andreykurayev1318]

Good job man, not only are you doing good in your business you seem like a natural KZbinr, very good speech delivery and editing skills keep it up man, God bless.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@kevblaze2]

Love the hustle, keep it up man!!

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Appreciate it!

[@4v_Bryan]

I respect your drive. I'm a garbage man in california, I work for waste management. I'm glad your videos popped up on my feed 🤘🤘

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Awesome!! Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@lfrias0770]

thanks Mann for all the info do you share on all you videos, today I just get my 15 96 gallons toter wish me luck.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Awesome! Best of luck man!

[@davidlicht4418]

Where do you guys buy your totes from

[@Rapture9999]

Glad I found your channel. I work at a plant that has roll off dumpsters and I just never thought about that being a profitable business. You’re helping me look more at those things or ideas in ways I haven’t before. Thank you for that. Maybe one day I’ll be working for myself, just how you are.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Awesome!! Thanks for tuning in!

[@coderedfit]

Im soaking up the knowledge your sharing and so appreciate it! I'm super interested in how you are loading the residential cans? I worked for a small trash company in the summer in OK when I was 16. They had two large compactor trucks and I dont know how many customers but I rode the back of that truck all day. The driver was a demolition derby driver on the weekends. ❤

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Currently we do bagged trash removal unless it’s in our roll off containers then it can just be thrown in by customers and we dump it hydraulically at the landfill

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Thanks for sharing the numbers of the business . Nice snowmobiles you got there .

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

No problem!! Thank you they’re my 1 hobby besides exercise lol

[@caballeronegro859]

I youst buy my freigthliner roll off 2015 today im soo happy starding my new bussines

[@daveeskew4885]

You scaled your business really well. Keep up the great work

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!

[@it_is_wut_it_is5475]

Glad to see your business grow through this channel, I am having similar success with my commercial janitorial service! So much work out there.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!! And yes it’s all tough work but it’s there if you look for it!

[@christianofernandez3610]

Hi i'm thinking to open a commercial business from zero any suggestions? Thank you

[@bobbyroberts5751]

Cdl goes by feet and lbs. look up the specs of equipment and then add all your stuff up if y’all are curious

[@Water4Mart]

I just started watching you a week ago. Good stuff!

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!!

[@johnjaso385]

Great vid man and I’m happy for your success! Snowmobiles are awesome!

[@rjdavis7503]

GOOD DEAL 👍 My son is in the same business in South GA.

[@hustlenation4779]

Awesome video man very well done! Nobody unless there a business owner has an idea of all those expenses that you broke down

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Haha there are definitely a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@jackmehoff2084]

Hey man I'm out here in Poughkeepsie New York. Just found the channel and really like the content and might have to put my truck to work.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Awesome! I was born there believe it or not! Moved before I could walk though hah

[@nateschipper553]

Do you have garbage trucks? Wondering how you handle the cans.

[@alanrussell4488]

In the town I live in weekly trash pick up is provided by the city and is included in my monthly city utility bill which covers trash, water, and sewer. It’s not optional.

[@Ab-cj6gl]

which state?

[@danahasson2892]

Wow I think you were under 100 subscribers when I subscribed. Great job keep it real.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you for your support!!

[@lesliemaness999]

How do you dump the roll off trailers? On average how much is the dump bill? What's average weight on 11yrd bin sitting at a remodel full of tile and sheet rock ?

[@varun009]

2,000 made on the job. 3000 spent on gas.

[@wnytrashtrucks]

Yep getting city contracts would be hard I am over in Western New York. For example there was a group of towns in Niagara That all went in together and those are all now lockdowned by Modern for at least the next 6 years. They already had the contract before then anyways. But most in under contracts that last for years. There are 2 big companies that really run residential for both contracts and in the free market.. Modern and Waste Management.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Yeah it is tough in many areas, I’m pretty happy with our little residential route any more and we would need big trucks and big expenses, time to scale up dumpsters, junk removal and hopefully eventually demo.

[@PrimeMoverFitness]

Didn’t watch the video but saw the traps on the thumbnail. Looking healthy sir! That is all!

[@limitedslip82]

Thanks for sharing your business journey with use! I look forward to each video you post. Could you let me know what size trash bin you use for you residential service? I assume you do a once a week pickup. I've looked on some of the manufacturer sites but they don't list prices? Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

We use Cascade 96 gals!

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Your doing great, and your channel is growing fast man 🙌. That's awesome to see your making 2k a day, goals man 🙏

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thanks man!!

[@onedadsgarage3561]

Great info Brother! I just came across this channel last week. Thanks for sharing truth no nonsense content. I can appreciate it 💯. Not sure if you have done this but can you break down a video about "if your starting with nothing how would you start your waste management business"? I specifically would love to see even how to build it new to 1k a week and how long realistically it would take if you put in the work. Thanks again man, just considering this business as another source of income. 😎🤙

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

That's a great idea for a video! That is going on my list to record right now!!

[@romanpruneda-garza9881]

That would be great!

[@craigrawlette4199]

Question. Can you point me in the right direction for dumpster rental agreement for customers to sign. Any advice or examples would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I use a basic write up in my QuickBooks invoicing. I know I’ve seen some examples on social media dumpster rental group pages

[@tjjohn9992]

I like the idea of dumpster rentals and having the residential pickups.. But You really make a lot more doing full-service cleanouts though with a lot less equipment and expenses.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I agree! We are slowly getting more into junk removal

[@Somthinwicked]

Love your channel! Very informative & in a plain-spoken understandable way. How did you get a feel for the market? As in how were you certain the market was not already saturated? If I wanted to do this in my area (Huntsville, AL [a 200k+ city]) how should I go about it?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I tell everyone to make sure they check with their town/city to see what is required to start hauling (all can be different) then I would call around some friends/family members to see if they are happy with their current service!

[@dpowerz518]

Do a video or two on the sled when you ride this winter or working on it that would be sick!!!! I love seeing sleds Rip the trails and other People love it!

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Will do!

[@earlmiii552]

First time ever seeing you bro.. and your numbers have double in Three months. Nice

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!!

[@Josh-os4qk]

Do you recycle or separate waste you collect or dump all in landfill?

[@BrothersJunkRemovalService]

How do I know if I can provide residential trash pickup service in my area?

[@Portersaurus]

Great work, very inspired by your videos! Question, how do you find your customers? Do you have to pay the city/county for a route?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

No sir, all privately owned by me. Also I market a lot to get new accounts!

[@emmanuelcastrellon3401]

Get that money! Happy for you

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!

[@ssubhan9003]

Damn man, you livin the dream

[@Amy-of5lo]

Good content! But I'm wondering where to find out if the area is under contract or not? Thank you in advance!

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thanks for watching! I think I would start by calling the local municipality office!

[@LOOKFAST]

@lakeChamplain sanitation where do you buy bulk trashcans.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I use Cascade

[@MrPeru510]

What do you pay yourself? Great content, thanks.

[@titoizdashyt]

Great Video man! keep it up

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!

[@cow13181]

What kind of program do you use to keep track of customers?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

www.sanitationheroes.com/saas-demo

[@JefferyDowell-vg9fw]

I'm getting ready to start my own residential and roll off business. I got about 100k in the bank and I'm not sure how much credit yet. What do you think would be the best equipment to start with in my position?

[@methings287]

You are correct about the CDL, but you do have DOT numbers, correct? Since you are over 10,001 lbs.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Yes

[@adamhuneau1616]

Great info! Would you mind sharing how much you make off of youtube?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Haha very little

[@Biopsychosocial]

Very inspiring videos! Thank you for posting these! I live in a semi-rural area where there are 3-4 local competitors. How did you get more people to sign up with you?--cold call? marketing? And lastly, how do you price your residential trash pick ups? (I've been looking around your channel to see if theres a video that covers that :| )

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thanks for watching! We are very competitive on area pricing , not really slashing prices at all, a lot of marketing, self branding and time! It definitely took every day pushing for about 1.5 years to gain traction

[@Biopsychosocial]

@@lakechamplainsanitation Totally inspiring! Thank you

[@jameswynn9399]

@@lakechamplainsanitation where do you buy your 96 gallon trash bins ??

[@amaliazavala8112]

Hi great video. We recently started our own trash company in Texas currently own 5 10 yards dumpsters. Moving forward do you know of what insurance to go with. I have only found that progressive insures for that type of business. Also any tips on how to build and keep clients. . Thank you so much, really hope for a response.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

If you guys would like more in depth info than what’s in the videos we can do a call - calendly.com/lcsanitation

[@amaliazavala8112]

@@lakechamplainsanitation Thank you , I signed up for May 31st, will I receive an email to confirm the week off ?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

@@amaliazavala8112 good evening I tried to send a confirmation email to the address on file but it got kicked back

[@mcdukus582]

Hey, how do I start up if the county has a contract with waste management where I Iive?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Regular house pick up isn’t possible in all areas but junk removal and dumpsters should be ok

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

How do you do billing? Monthly invoices or? My trash removal is free per my city but my parent pay every three months? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I do it monthly but have though about quarterly too!! Thank you!

[@jasonn6128]

Nice! Just subscribed

[@kadeem070]

Love your videos man. I got a question? Between the junk removal and the dumpster business which one has a better market for customers?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you! I personally think the dumpster business does if you market it properly. I am just beginning the junk removal side I’m about 4-5 months into that I hope to have more market information 6 months from now

[@kadeem070]

@@lakechamplainsanitation understood, probly depends on your area as well, thanks man!

[@indiomoreno3755]

Your content is fantastic congratulations on your success. I have a question how do you get contracts for the garbage side I already do junk removal and I want to expand.

[@brianherndon595]

Do you need to have a CDL to do this/junk removal in a set up like the dump trailer set up?

[@woodsman9427]

You can use a pick up truck when you first start and save up money to get you a dumstet truck and yes you do need a cdl to drive those

[@joeybradley6537]

What permits or licenses is needed to start?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I would check with your local town on that!! Our trucks don't require CDL currently though!

[@kidd6055]

Are the trash cans smooth or are they the rough textured? Asking because I would like to get my cans stamped with my name/number

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Ours are smooth sides

[@kidd6055]

Where did you get them from? I’m starting out right now I only have 10-15 customers (all from word of mouth) but I’d like to get my stuff in order before expanding and going after more

[@douglaschastain667]

We are pushing 2000 Residencial Trash Customers in less then a year.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Nice!

[@Bubbalubagus]

Can you do a video on how to win an HOA contract?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I have never dealt with HOA so I wouldn’t know.

[@alisaleh7925]

Don't towns provide residential garbage? When do customers need these?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Yes, but service varies

[@brianherndon595]

Thanks u answered my ? In this video

[@rebecah9580]

This is good, love from kenya

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

🙌

[@wesleygray3510]

where do you get the residential trash cans from?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I order from Cascade, Toter and Otto sell in bulk as well!

[@CFreeman-ze4jj]

Do you need commercial auto insurance for you’re current set up?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Yes

[@codymartin6704]

Keep it up bro!!

[@keatonkutz4647]

How do you price your residential pickup?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I had to do a lot of market research in my area

[@willie433]

Do you rent out your trash cans

[@sabinsylvia4506]

how much money did it take to start off and how did u get that

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Slowly built and bought as I could, used my day job to fund the business for almost 18 months

[@Spencerbreedingskates]

Any certain place you order your 96 gallon cans from?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

We go through Cascade

[@joshtjohnson1]

how much does it cost you to dump garbage at the dump per month? thanks

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

It’s changing every month based on our growth, amount of roll offs, cleanouts etc. could be $2,500 or $7,500 lots of variables!

[@fredymelendez4773]

Is not way you can make business here where I live? I would love work with you as a parnerth

[@307services6]

Whered u get your carts made

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Cascade carts

[@JunaidKhan-ur2yo]

Wanna work with u bro

[@shawnwilliams6638]

How much is a bulk ? What company is the best to roll with

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

For carts? Cascade, Otto or Toter, you would need to contact them because pricing changed literally monthly for me buying thme

[@shawnwilliams6638]

@@lakechamplainsanitation yes carts how many units usually comes in a bulk

[@sleepingmoon6649]

How'd you get started? Licenses and money wise ? (Liked and subscribed) im 20.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I went to my local county offices and got the proper business paperwork filed. My first dump trailer was $3,500 and I didn't provide carts to any customers. I had to work my day job for the first 18 months of my business just to get by

[@sleepingmoon6649]

@@lakechamplainsanitation cheap investment paid off. Thanks

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

@@sleepingmoon6649 you’re welcome!

[@Demy26]

Great content

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Thank you!!

[@DavidLopez-wy6xz]

How do i find pick up days on my city Anyone who know

[@aaronjohnson7023]

What about the roll offs tho doesn't it goes over 10,000 pounds when operating?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Not the contents, the dumpster/trailer this size would break with that much weight in it. The trailer is 14k rating and the truck is about 10k so 24k total. The most we put in the trailer in about 3 tons

[@divergent_thinker]

@@lakechamplainsanitation The trailer GVWR can't be over 10,000 lbs without having a CDL might want to double-check. You are correct on the 26,000 total but the trailer GVWR is the deal-breaker.

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

@@divergent_thinker I met with numerous DOT troopers at road checks....combined weight under 26,001..also if every trailer over 10k required a CDL no one could operate a 7x14 dump trailer without one...I know hundreds of people locally who run 12k-14k trailers for all different types of businesses with no CDL

[@alondrarubio6791]

Do you like been a Corp instead of llc

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Still new to it but learning haha

[@dwayneaubrey9538]

What made you switch to a corporation? My brother and I just registered our LLC and started the filing process for all the necessary paperwork to make everything official. We already have two trucks one of them paid off so no overhead and we have begin looking for a dumpster trailer. Honestly this has been something that was a dream that we decided to reach for but for me when I started watching your videos that was kind of my final inspiration to just go on and put the fears behind and go for it. I’m going to see if I can find your email and send you a message that way I know in a different video you had mentioned doing a consultation with some other folks was going to see if that was maybe something we can set up also. Thank you for your time and effort that you put into these videos. The honesty and transparency that you project in the content there’s something a lot of people these days have no interest in doing. Genuine hard-working honest people such as yourself are becoming a rarity anymore.

[@fatguy2494]

New sub. Have a question are you required to obtain permits for each township for dumpster rental?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

I am not. Contractors usually are I believe

[@guillardtalleyrand7006]

Can help a brother get to the business. I'm in troy.

[@Asianevermore]

I have been creeping and stalking this for a while... might be time to reach out to you man

[@Indi_DevJames]

Thinking about starting a trash company base concept seems profitable but it looks like I'd need 206 cans just to get paid minimum wage 🤣 Lord ol mighty I guess everything up from there is gain over working for someone else

[@christopherlynch6503]

Man could you pick up the trash for trill for work?

[@Lee85G]

6.41K subs 💯

[@cokesd80]

P & L?

[@johnsmith-dm2tq]

I have been told that insurance and business insurance is like 5k a year for doing this. Is there any truth to this?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

More than that unfortunately, only goes up as you grow too!

[@methings287]

@@lakechamplainsanitation Yes, insurance is ridiculously high. I pay $5,800 yearly for one truck and the trailer. The more trucks you have the more you pay. GL Insurance is not so bad...$600 a year.

[@sergiosaldana9407]

Do you have a subscriber email, social media page?

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Lake Champlain Sanitation is the Instagram!! Working on some other community stuff just not done yet!

[@silverrossgroup642]

Thanks for the detailed info how you made $2000 revenue in a day I would like to see more videos down the road. Keep it up We support you from Toronto Canada

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

Will do! Thank you!!

[@itsdavid-hq2kv]

👍👍

[@tritonh5683]

fking yes. hustles. “men gets paid more than women!!” StFU i dint women doing this

[@ronaldblough861]

Don't think so!!??

[@Rudik_Ekb]

Whats mobsters thinking u breaking into their business? 🤣

[@lakechamplainsanitation]

My tiny little business doesn’t even mean a pebble of sand in the grand scheme of things lol

[@mytigers100]

Lake Champlain Sanitation this is my thinking also. They own the landfills and transfer station. If I started and they wanted to ruin me and force me bankrupt, they could.

[@qqbqeilltqagoffq7070]

I want to know how you get resident trash