The do’s and don’ts of a new waste hauling business

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Good morning!  Starting a waste business, is an exciting time.  Talking to people who have done this before, here are some of the things they would or wouldn’t do or may do differently.  Part one is here, part two will be posted later.  If you have something to share, add it in the comments below.

 

  1. Promote a safety culture.  Hi-visibility clothing, hard hats, cameras, proper footwear, driving conduct, etc.

 

  1. Buy a better truck than you think you can afford. It will pay off in the long run.

 

  1. Protect and promote your brand. Consistency in color, graphics, design.  Buy carts and containers of the same color.

 

  1. Be consistent with your service. Same time, week after week.

 

  1. Don’t buy a $60,000.00 pickup truck to plow the lot.

 

  1. Over service your trucks. Money spent in preventive or predictive maintenance is a wise investment.

 

  1. When hiring team members, value attitude over experience. You can teach skills, you can’t change character.

 

  1. Have a good relationship with a local bank. Take the time to teach them the business.

 

  1. Have a good relationship with a large bank or finance company, just in case your growth outpaces your local bank’s ability to lend.