Dumpster Rental
People's trash is literally your treasure
Dumpster rental businesses deliver roll-off containers to construction sites, renovation projects, and cleanout jobs. Customers pay a flat fee for delivery, a set rental period, and disposal by weight. The business benefits from predictable project-based demand and simple operations.
Avg Revenue
$250K
Profit Margin
42%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 3x
Startup Cost
$30K - $120K
Difficulty
2/5
How It Works
Customers call when they need a dumpster for a renovation, construction project, or cleanout. You deliver a roll-off container via hook-lift truck, pick it up when full, and haul it to the landfill or transfer station. Revenue comes from delivery fees, rental period charges, and overage/weight fees.
Revenue Range
Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 562111 · Solid Waste Collection
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal | Jobs | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | OH | $518K | $609K | 3 | Dumpster Dudez |
| Nov 2025 | PA | $500K | $588K | 7 | The Junkluggers |
| Nov 2025 | IN | $400K | $471K | 20 | — |
| Nov 2025 | NC | $1.3M | $1.5M | 6 | — |
| Nov 2025 | IN | $1.9M | $2.2M | 20 | — |
| Sep 2025 | ID | $15K | $18K | — | — |
| Sep 2025 | ID | $150K | $177K | — | — |
| Jul 2025 | MI | $1.7M | $2.0M | 16 | Bin There...Dump That |
| Jul 2025 | MI | $50K | $59K | 16 | Bin There...Dump That |
| May 2025 | IN | $444K | $522K | 4 | — |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Strong margins with simple pricing model
- +Consistent demand from construction and renovation
- +Relatively low competition in many local markets
- +Can start with just one truck and a few containers
Cons
- -Requires a specialized hook-lift or roll-off truck ($40K-$80K)
- -Landfill/disposal fees can fluctuate and eat margins
- -Truck maintenance and fuel are significant ongoing costs
Best For
Operators who want a straightforward logistics business
Operating Costs
Major costs include landfill disposal fees, truck fuel and maintenance, container depreciation, insurance, and marketing.
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Where to Buy
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Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Buy price
- $500K–$750K
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