6 Scrap Metal Hauling Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Scrap Metal Hauling Business

If you do not mind getting dirty and are passionate about helping keep the environment green, consider starting the scrap metal hauling business.

Hauling scrap metals and recycling or selling them to metal fabricators might be a profitable business. To start, you need a truck and a trailer, and a space where you can store and sort out the scrap metals.

Starting a metal hauling business lets you choose your working hours and be your own boss.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a scrap metal hauling business:

1. DownHomeModern LLC ($7.2K/year)

Marc Staples, founder of DownHomeModern, came up with the idea for his business while experimenting with different small items made from reclaimed materials. When he created a few small bells and chimes, they quickly sold out, prompting him to recognize the opportunity. He then focused on designing and manufacturing windbells, which became the primary driver of sales for DownHomeModern.

How much they make: $7.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5.5K
Current team size: 1

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DownHomeModern's Marc Staples turned his creativity into a successful business through handcrafting windbells and chimes with a rustic style that pays homage to American Southwest decor.

About

Marc started DownHomeModern LLC about 3 years ago

Revenue

Marc grew the business to $600/month

Costs

It cost Marc $5500 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a scrap metal hauling business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a scrap metal hauling business?
-> Pros and cons of a scrap metal hauling business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established scrap metal hauling business

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4. TNT Scrap

Sell your scrap to TNT Scrap. We pay top dollar for your recyclable scrap metal. We provide recycling containers, roll-off services, trailer and barge services to make it easy for Brooklyn, NY area businesses and construction sites to recycle valuable scrap metals like aluminum, copper and stainless steel.

Where they're located: New York, New York, USA

6 Scrap Metal Hauling Business Success Stories [2024]

1. DownHomeModern LLC ($7.2K/year)

4. TNT Scrap

5. Anything Metal Removal Service

6. Ward Recycling