Start-Up Costs For The Dumpster Business Has Gotten Higher | GOOD!

The best thing that has happened in this industry is costs going up!

[@loriecondrey8488]

Please keep us updated on what you decide. Our business is very young. We are only 3 months in and are getting calls almost every day for 30 yard dumpsters. I think we will be considering a different setup before long too

[@rollingops]

Just picked up another pickup. Just posted a video. Seemed like the best move!

[@timofai1]

I've been in the biz over 50 years and I would give free advice to anyone that needs it

[@rollingops]

I try to as much as I can as well!

[@mindys.4632]

Please help! I need to get in the trucking business. I have no experience but I need more streams of incomes.

[@Cris_V_00]

Had to jump on a deal for a KW T270 26k gvwr hooklift truck with two dumpsters (needing floor repair) for 50k, but welded them some new floors. Still waiting on my CA motor carrier permit to be legal. Thanks for the content, always get some nuggets of information.

[@rollingops]

Good find man! Keep grinding, best of luck

[@mindys.4632]

Where can I start to look for deals like this one?

[@Cris_V_00]

@@mindys.4632 I searched listings with misspelled names or missing information. For example this truck was labled on Craigslist as a Kenworth truck and didn't have keywords in the title. I just searched different variations of words and scanned the images. But this is only the begining of the challenge when starting a business. It also helps that I know how to weld and have been a mechanic in the past. Hopefully you don't live here in California because you will have to get an emissions compliant vehicle. In other states it is more economical to buy an older truck.

[@mindys.4632]

@@Cris_V_00 Thanks for swift your response! No I am in New Jersey. I will start at my local Craigslist. Thanks

[@darkwater482]

If you buy a hook lift truck it will likely be standard rail. Your “backup trailer” could be standard rail and let you eventually phase out your current trailer and cans leaving you with all standard rail. It might be a little inconvenient in the short run, but would be better in the long run.

[@rollingops]

I have thought that as well. It's def a move I'm willing to make. Feels weird to sell my current setup though. It's the "devil I know"

[@markhopson6991]

5.9

[@rollingops]

Feeling the same

[@danahasson2892]

I personally would go with a hook lift truck is they hooked up truck or even a under CDL roll off truck cable pool and start transitioning And once you get enough standard real dumpsters sell that setup. And having employees as nice I have 3 guys in my company that can drive the truck and trailer set up and they all have CDl's. I can't even tell you the last time I was in my truckI think it's been a couple months at least.

[@rollingops]

I will have a hooklift eventually, but right now I'm becoming the primary go to for these medium duty dumpsters for residential rentals. So I'm going to ride the wave!

[@timofai1]

Why does everyone insist on dragging the container onto the trailer instead of pulling the trailer underneath the container?

[@rollingops]

Same thought. I've had the same cable for 2 years even....not that I should. But I know guys that broke theirs in less than 3 months. And I'd bet anything they drag it, so bad for their trans as well!

[@houstonjohnson7703]

thank God all I had to buy was just the trailer. it hurt the wallet but the truck is paid for trailer is also paid for but it was just a lot up front. to be honest they will still pay for themselves quickly just not as quickly

[@rollingops]

Agreed!

[@wyattsmith8903]

Thought about throwing a maxxd rail system on a f550 or f600? Keep the same dumpsters but also the perks of not running a trailer.

[@rollingops]

We are looking right now at doing something verrrry similar. But with a different truck we found. A unicorn of trucks. Trying to lock it down

[@wyattsmith8903]

@@rollingops nice! Hope to see a video on it, I’m thinking of doing that. Be a lot less than getting into a hooklift and all new dumpsters. Then you can always keep your trailer in case truck breaks down.

[@kylegrimm]

Nice sideburns by the way

[@rollingops]

To busy to shave

[@jaredlozano229]

Awesome content! 5.9 all day!

[@rollingops]

Got it! Found a gem 2nd gen

[@lonestarcollectiblezcom2602]

How many dumpter's does Rolling Operations currently have total? Thanks, Brian

[@rollingops]

10, but we rent 40-60 a month. (Turnover is key)

[@meangel1298]

Bro you should make a video on the importance of staying healthy, we get busy and neglect our bodies but it all goes hand in hand with mental clarity.

[@rollingops]

That's not a bad idea, I find myself going through spurts where all I do is work and neglect everything else.

[@timlafleur9860]

41k for a Maxx-d and 4 bins

[@rollingops]

Just crazy to me

[@andrewcaron5285]

Is there any tricks I should know on how to lineup the trailer to the dumpster. I just bought one and have a hard lining it up.

[@rollingops]

If it's maxxd or lonestar, line up the little "arms" that stick out of the side of the dumpster with the middle of you fenders. If those line up in the mirrors you should be able to pull it on

[@chillagorilla]

Have you considered doing some paid consulting for someone starting in a different area? Also, are you building cash to purchase more real estate or just focused on reinventing back into your business?

[@rollingops]

I have considered it. And would be willing. I have done some work for people, typically website builds. I try to buy more real estate every year because that is my long term move. But growing the business is important to grow the cashflow to feed the real-estate, otherwise it will peak.

[@taylorbinning5346]

Where do you advertise? Google? Do you pay for ads? I’m in California and just starting off and I’m having a really hard time getting business… Any advice would be really appreciated!

[@johndorazio3759]

Im in $80,000 on a hook lift system still haven't dropped one can yet big money now

[@rollingops]

Holy cow!

[@JackofHaulTrades]

Get a 5.9 cummins

[@rollingops]

That's what I'm leaning towards!

[@JackofHaulTrades]

@@rollingops do it man. I'm getting into the business myself with a 5.9 out in georgia plan on starting in about a month. Would love to see you haul with it and I'm sure many others

[@pauldalton1367]

@@rollingops I run 5.9 cummins. Hard to find so I hear. Had mine a long time

[@johntanner6547]

I can’t remember where you said had good package deals on the maxxd trailers with bins?could you give me the name of the company?

[@rollingops]

I use to buy from Devin at sancrest. Billings MO. Probably still have decent prices. There are others down in TX that are good too. But try to find used!

[@jd_dumpsters]

Is there anywhere near IL I can buy 20 bins for my PJ? Concerned about shipping cost. I'm up in northern IL.

[@rollingops]

Not sure. But check Sancrest in Billings MO. Ask for Devin, tell him I sent you. Maaxd dumpster dealer. Will fit your PJ

[@outdoorzwithcraigdz]

Your area must be different around here the "Big guys" run the dumps and charge almost what I do for a 20 yard for a 30 or 40 yard. If you have to buy a truck... Then the hooklify / cable truck is a better option. If you already have a 3/4ton or 1 ton truck then the trailer makes way more sense. You can't find a hook truck around here for less then $40k. If you do its a 2000 truck with 400k miles no thanks.

[@rollingops]

Grapped another pickup, looking for the trailer!

[@outdoorzwithcraigdz]

@@rollingops I'm going to try and find something this fall and build 1 over the winter

[@dbrentedwards]

How and the hell do you jump up on your dumpster!!?? Nice move

[@kylegrimm]

@rollingops micro doses cocaine all day.

[@rollingops]

I'd try it if I know I could keep working. Im tapped at 800mg of caffeine a day

[@ajswital]

What about those Izusu trucks? Have you looked at those?

[@rollingops]

I have, hard to find just the right one at the price point!

[@reggie1417]

Hey boss just starting up for it can be a side business to my box truck, which truck should I start with and what size trailer to go with

[@rollingops]

2500 and up my man. I started with a 2003 Ford f250.

[@kylegrimm]

🚀🚀

[@rollingops]

🗑

[@jrjunior9327]

Is a 3/4 ton gasser a dumpnidea to start a rolloff with

[@rollingops]

I'll be honest, the gasser will be a rough way to run, a couple heavy dumpsters and you will see why guys run diesel

[@busylilbeaverslawncarellc410]

I just got in the business. Northern Indiana. I know rates are different. I’ve got questions, how do I contact you.

[@jakekerr1189]

Do you use a credit card processor? Any experience with different providers?

[@rollingops]

Square is easiest for me. Tons out there though

[@larrytanks3844]

do you currently pay hourly or per load? i too have been wanting to hire some employees

[@larrytanks3844]

also what are your best selling dumpsters? 15’s or 20’s?

[@rollingops]

I pay him hourly because I always have something else he can help with. A d 14s are my most popular but 20s are big during summer

[@larrytanks3844]

@@rollingops awesome man! keep up the hard work

[@angelnegro281]

@@rollingops how much do u pay hourly? Around what range