Waste Hauling Business

2 Waste Hauling Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 6th, 2024

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.

In this list, you'll find real-world waste hauling business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a waste hauling business that makes money.

1. 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 money it makes: $2.76M/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
How many people on the team: 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.

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2. Junk B Gone ($1.2M/year)

After acquiring over 20 years of experience running various service businesses, Seattle-based entrepreneur Ben Sharpe bought Junk B Gone in January 2023. By integrating essential tech tools like CRM and Jobber, he nearly doubled the company’s revenue and expanded the team from 8 to 12, focusing on mundane business excellence.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $250K
How many people on the team: 12

How We Acquired A Junk Removal Business And Grew It To $1.2M Per Year

Case study - Ben Sharpe acquires Junk B Gone, a leading junk removal service in Seattle, and nearly doubles its size based on revenue, expands the team from 8 to 12, and implements key tools like CRM, Jobber, and website improvements to drive growth and improve customer experience.

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