I am just getting started as a side income for now with plans to expand to full time over the next few years. Considering the circumstances I just mentioned, I am looking for advice on what you all think are the best options to help me get started. Current plans are to purchase a 16ft gooseneck roll-off trailer and 4 bins to start with. Some of my questions are what brand trailer and bins, standard vs non-standard rail, bin sizes, number to start with, business name and how much that impacts branding and name recognition, and best ways to market new business. I currently own a neon green 7x14 dump trailer that would also be part of my rental options. Was thinking I want to stick with neon green color for bins for consistency and they stand out and with the right name and logo I think I can create a brand easy to recognize. I know that’s a lot to consider but looking for solid advice from you guys based on your own experiences. Thanks

Finding ways to get your name out there is KEY. We live in a new world with social media. Never before have you been able to get your brand in front of so many people for $0 - but sometimes free comes at a cost. When something is free it by definition is also less valuable. Your competitors are probably posting in the same places. Doing mostly the same thing. Remember - while there is a skill and difference between drivers and companies, if your potential customer ONLY sees a picture of a dumpster in the driveway, then there is 0 difference between what you do from the next guy. That is where BRAND comes in to play. Lets imagine 2 separate companies competing for attention in the same market. Company A and B both post a picture of the dumpster they just dropped every day. What sets them apart? Does one have a generic white truck and the other has a highly branded wrapped one? Does one wear uniforms and the other doesn't? Does one have a driver with a huge smile having fun while he works while the other is a heavy set grumpy looking man with ketchup in his beard? The answer is obvious - you can compete on PRICE or you can compete on VALUE. If it's price then you can be the generic truck, non uniformed, heavy set grumpy man with ketchup in his beard and it won't matter. If on the other hand you want to make a PROFIT, then I would highly suggest you focus on the brand differentiator. BRAND is the thing that can 2x, 3x, 4, 5x, your ad spend. BRAND is the thing that changes your phone calls from "How much?" to "When can you be here?" I good brand does the heavy lifting for you. Once it's well established everything becomes a bit easier. So what is BRAND? How does one create a brand? Is it colors on a uniform? Is it stickers on a truck? The word brand comes from the cattle industry. It is the hot iron seared into the skin of cattle to identify which ranch they belong to. I can't speak from everyone, but I am grateful that I don't need a hot iron pressed into my skin to do "branding" for my company in 2025.

I'm going to compile a list of dumpster manufacturers, where they are across the country, and the best way to get ahold of them. I can't baby sit every experience that anyone ever has with them, so I can't guarantee that everyone I list is perfect, but I will do my best to ensure we make note of who people are loving and who is dropping the ball for the industry. I have met a few of them in person and have purchased or know people who have purchased from a few, so I'll list those first. If you don't see your current builder on the list and think they do a great job, please comment and leave a brief review. If you've used someone who ended up being terrible quality or an actual scam, please leave a comment below and let use know so we can avoid them. --- TRUSTED COMPANIES --- Evolution Welding and Fabrication https://evolutionweldings.com/ 2095 NW 141st St, Opa-locka, FL 33054 (786) 534-3970 MAC Corp https://www.maccorp.com/ 4717 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317) 545-3341

We're very close to the official announcement of the next Dumpster Runners Network Event, and I think you'll will be blown away with what is to come. I know people are awaiting an official date announcement so you can plan accordingly, but trust me you'll have time to plan. We're not holding back with this one. We have some HUGE plans from every angle I can think of when it comes to giving the most value anyone has ever seen with one of these shows. We'll have multiple days of networking, education, and blowing off some steam. I have plans for a family friendly event, so you can bring your kids, there will be play grounds, bounce houses, slides, food, and entertainment. I have a poll running to gauge peoples excitement for what category. Please respond to the poll so I know where to channel the most resources, and if you have an idea for a way to improve the show comment below so I can consider it. I started doing these events so we can build a community within the dumpster space. It was founded by a hauler, for haulers, so as far as I'm concerned WE are the number 1 priority. You tell me what you would benefit from, and i'll do my best to provide it. Thank you everyone!

I keep hearing that people have been dead, and that's not JUST in the dumpster industry. I've heard it from a very well established tile installer. I heard it from a buddy of mine who repairs sprinkler systems. I just read a post about issues with getting paid at another mans storage lot. How are things looking for you in your local market? Are you experiencing a slow down? Is it business as usual? Slammed as can be? If you're slow; what has been your primary focus for digging yourself out of the hole? If you're slammed; what has been the greatest driver of growth and success? Personally I'm in a weird spot. Year over year I'm crushing it, but if you look at 2025 as a whole, this has been my worst month BY FAR. So it's hard to say what's going on in the world based on my experience. Let's hear from you guys on what you're seeing!