7 Waste Hauling Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Waste Hauling Business

Waste hauling is an easy and profitable business to get started in. If you own a dump trailer or rent one, you can start a waste haulage business and build a hugely profitable enterprise. To operate a waste haulage business, you need relevant waste carriers licenses and personal protective equipment for you and your staff.

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

1. 1-800-Got-Junk ($444M/year)

How much they make: $444M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 1700

How to Start a Junk Hauling Business: From $0 to $300 Million and Beyond

This case study examines how the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK grew his business to $37M/month by offering franchise-based, full-service junk removal to homes and businesses, including donating any possible items to charity.

About

Brian started 1-800-Got-Junk over 35 years ago

Revenue

Brian grew the business to $37M/month

Costs

It cost Brian $1000 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a waste hauling business:

Where to start?

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

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established waste hauling business

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2. SOCO Waste ($2.76M/year)

Dustin Maze, the founder of SOCO Waste, came up with the idea for his waste removal business after realizing that he loved being outside and working in the waste management industry. After doing extensive research on the market and equipment needed, he launched SOCO Waste with a focus on providing excellent customer service and affordable prices. With a loan of $35k, Maze started with a pick-up truck and 5 dumpsters, and the business has since grown to have 51 dumpsters, two roll-off dumpster delivery trucks, and two residential garbage trucks. They are projected to reach $700-800k in sales for 2020.

How much they make: $2.76M/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
Current team size: 32

How I Started A $41K/Month Residential Waste Removal Service

This case study showcases the story of a locally owned and operated residential waste removal business based in Colorado Springs started with a pick-up truck and a $35k loan, which now has 51 dumpsters, two roll-off dumpster delivery trucks, two residential garbage trucks, and is projecting $700-800k in sales for 2020.

About

Dustin started SOCO Waste over 7 years ago

Revenue

Dustin grew the business to $230K/month

Costs

It cost Dustin $150000 to start the business

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5. 1-800-Got-Junk

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How much they make:
Where they're located: Vancouver, BC, Canada
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 1700

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7. Alternative Waste Solutions

Alternative Waste Solutions provides affordable commercial waste & dumpster rental services. Choose between roll off and front loading dumpsters and compactors. Call to get a quick quote! 678-401-6887