Dumpster Franchise Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

The average American produces a whopping 4.9 pounds of garbage every single day. Helping homeowners and businesses get rid of junk can be a lucrative business. Explore what it takes to open a dumpster franchise, the pros and cons of the industry, and more affordable alternatives.

Surging Demand for Dumpster Rentals

Renting dumpsters offers a convenient, self-service solution for handling large amounts of waste. Dumpster rental enables individuals and businesses to maintain cleanliness, comply with waste management regulations, and streamline the cleanup processes. They’re an ideal solution for projects that require extended waste removal, such as construction sites, home renovations, or long-term cleanout projects. Dumpster rental costs vary, depending on location and size. The average costs to rent a dumpster range from $293 to $478.

American households tackled an average of 3.2 home improvement or renovation projects last year. During construction or renovation work, there’s often a significant amount of debris, such as broken items, packaging, and excess building materials. Renting a dumpster allows for efficient waste disposal to keep the work area clean and safe.

When people are decluttering their homes, moving, or undertaking large-scale cleaning projects, renting a dumpster provides a convenient and centralized way to collect and dispose of these items. Property managers often turn to dumpster rentals to decrease tenant turnover time. More than 42 million American households are renters, and at least 82% of renters planned to move in 2022.

Low Overhead and Turnkey

A dumpster franchise can be a savvy investment for individuals who want to be the boss and achieve self-sufficiency. You won’t have a retail location, so the business has low overhead, but you’ll need to invest in special tools and equipment to be successful. Securing the proper permits and licenses for each customer can be challenging. Regulations often vary by city, and individual neighborhoods may have different guidelines.

A junk removal franchise provides a full-service, turnkey business alternative to owning a dumpster rental business. Offering on-demand removal enables you to work directly with customers by providing on-site assistance and handling the physical labor involved in loading and hauling items.

<h2>More Perks of a Rubbish Works franchise</h2>
Rubbish Works Junk Removal was founded in 2009 to provide responsible waste removal and recycling services. Our turnkey business combines the benefits of a full-service junk removal franchise with the convenience of self-service dumpster rentals. And we recycle or donate at least 50% of the junk we collect. We provide customers with upfront pricing, convenient scheduling, and same-day service.

For an initial investment of $106,350 to $144,000, we provide the training, tools, and ongoing support you need to serve the customers in your local community. The average job size at our franchise locations open for at least one year was $305.*

Rubbish Works franchisees can take advantage of the support provided by our parent company, Premium Service Brands (PSB), a home services leader and the franchisor of nine brands, including 360° Painting, House Doctors, and Window Gang. Some of our perks:

• We provide comprehensive training to prepare for your grand opening. In addition to our onboarding program, we provide 40 hours of online training, 36 hours of classroom training, and four hours of field training.
• We rely on localized marketing strategies and support to build your customer base.
   
• Our proprietary business management software helps generate leads.
   
• Joining a franchise network provides preferred vendor savings to cut supply costs.
   
• Our team hosts occasional seminars and national conferences to help you stay abreast of consumer trends and technology.
   
• We offer protected territories with 50,000 to 80,000 single-family households to ensure you have a robust customer base to help build your business.

Get Started Today

Get started! Connect with a professional from our team to learn more about taking advantage of a low-investment, high-reward opportunity in junk removal and dumpster rental by opening a Rubbish Works Junk Removal franchise.

*This is a historical representation of what some of Rubbish Works Junk Removal’s franchised agencies earned as described further in Item 19 of the FDD.