The Business
Dumpster rental serves contractors, roofers, and homeowners during renovation and cleanout projects. A 10-20 yard dumpster rents for $300-600 per week. With 20 dumpsters on rotation, you're generating $6K-12K per week. The business is asset-intensive upfront (truck + dumpsters) but generates strong recurring revenue once established. Contractors are repeat customers.
How to Start
Buy a used hook-lift truck ($30K-50K) and 10-15 roll-off dumpsters ($2K-5K each). Establish disposal agreements with local landfills. Target contractors and roofers as your primary customer base. List on ServiceSeeking, Yelp, and Google. Offer 7-day rental periods with pickup included in the price.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Roll-off dumpsters ($2K-5K each)
- ▸Hook-lift truck ($30K-60K used)
- ▸Dispatch software
- ▸Permits for disposal
Licensing
Business license + CDL for hook-lift truck
Monthly Search Volume
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“Dumpster rental is a truck + metal boxes business with surprisingly high margins. Each dumpster costs $3K and generates $400/week when deployed. A single dumpster pays for itself in 8 weeks. Buy 20 and you have a $30K/month business.”
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