Watch This Before Starting A Can Cleaning Business (The Truth)

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[zacharycottrell]

I wash cans for $25/e in New Orleans. I originally used thus exact same set up, a pump sprayer running SH and decreaser and then power washing it. I've since moved from the power washer and now use a 4gpm 12v pump. You don't get garbage all over you, makes things easier to control. I do power wash the outside if it needs it, and maybe the bottom if it's bad enough, but the 12v will typically remove it all. Sometimes, if there's alot of trash built at the bottom I will poke holes in a contractor bag, put it on the garbage can, spray it all into the bag and the holes allow the water to escape while holding the garbage.

[denzellrocha]

I knew this was where this was going. This is an amazing way to get started with pressure washing and I knew that the real reason to start can cleaning is to get customers. THEN you can start up selling higher ticket softwashing on top of your can cleaning which will then make your business grow massively. This is my vision and now that I see someone as big as Justin say it, I will aim to make it a reality.

And also you’re much more likely to land a trash can cleaning job as a newbie than you are a huge softwshing/ pressure washing ticket as a newbie to the game.

Use this to build trust and get some startup capital and momentum. Once you have both, then start getting better at and also offer high ticket jobs. Since you’ve built that trust, you’ll land a lot more.

[rmarkovits]

Any business can start like this... Clean gutters. Painting, mow lawns, landscaping, detailing cars..etc. However if you want a real successful business you have to invest in it. Bin washing equipment designed for that industry helps you reach the volume you want. Provides a level of expertise, sanitization without chemicals, professionalism and proper handling of all the wastewater. They don't just dump it on the street 😬. You can reach thousands of bins and clients and MOST Bin companies don't want to do pressure washing anyway. Because anybody can pressure wash a driveway. The more focused you can stay in your lane of expertise the better the results and returns.

[dwaynewood]

Love your channel!! I've made a comment in the past about quitting my job and going full time hauling, mowing landscaping, snow removal, pressure washing. I have not quit working for employer yet, waiting for home to be paid off this year and then pulling the plug on my employer. In the past year I've been building my fleet of mowers, 1 new standee, a used zero turn with new engine and running great, and 2 30" self propelled mowers, plus used box trailer. Money is great I do a lot of work for my customers, and alot of times asked if " can I do something else, ex: windows, doors, you name tree trimming, etc my answer is "yes!" There is a ton of money made already even with a full time job, I still find time. Will let you know as soon as I'm up, heck I feel like I'm already a business. Thanks

[NicKennelty]

This message needs to be said more. The rigs are faster but you can build something that’s just as fast. $90k cheaper.

[norcalnewsnetwork]

Im building my own trailer with what i need to wash houses, driveways, sidewalks, soft wash roof, gutters, drive-thru’s, shopping centers, trash pads and you bet trash bins using 4400 psi with 4.2gpm. I will recover and filter all water with no runoff into storm drains. I will share my trailer when done. By The Way, I’m in California so that’s why I’m capturing the dirty stuff.

[davidkringlen]

Im just starting can cleaning. I have a full time job so im just doing this as a side job and i have no experience with driveways or homes.

[bellarobertson]

Can you do a video on how much you think is a reasonable price per can, what kind of soap and pressure washer you use, and how you got your name out there, etc. Me and my brother are trying to start this business in our area but don't know much about it

[wayneshingler]

Hey, Justin, I have a different business with the same basic task. I pick up kitchen scraps from restaurants to feed to my farm animals. I deliver clean buckets or rolling bins (usually 64-gallon), load the full one into my truck, and drive home. Any waste that's too far gone to be healthy for my animals, I compost to turn into fertilizer for my gardens. Aside from the whole farming and waste hauling thing, we're both in the can-washing business. The difference is that you wash them on-site, while I take them away to wash and exchange them with clean ones.

I was curious as to how you think this approach would work in your business. On the one hand, I'd hate doing it on-site, because you've got the customer looking over your shoulder and complaining about the mess, etc. Plus you're limited by what equipment you can carry. It looks like you're just misting these cans rather than giving them a deep power washing. But on the other hand, if you're mainly just trying to generate leads for landscaping and such, I can see why you'd WANT increased contact with the customer.

But then there's the question of cost. I can only fit six 64-gallon cans in a pickup, so that could be a lot of running back and forth depending on how you structure your route. But if you had two guys--say one back home washing and one driving the delivery route--is it possible you could be more profitable? Or would it be less so? What's your impression?

[BigRigOutlaw]

He was mad because your educating people on how to do the same business for normal people that may can’t afford an expensive bin cleaning truck. It seemed he was upset that you’re teaching people rather than taking advantage of them which seems like what he is doing. He’s taking advantage of people that don’t know any better and he’s profiting off them for equipment they necessary don’t need. At least to start anyway. Great video!

[kennygoodwin]

Im an IT Director. Just got replaced by consultants for the 3rd time in my 25 year career and I am sick of this sht. I already own a Bobcat, dump trailer and attachments. Im also going to buy a pressure washing rig and a landscape rig and offer all 3. I already do all of this stuff on my own property so pretty well versed in all that goes on with it. Im mid 50's is the only thing Im worried about but I think Im still gonna go for it. Your vids have been helpful filling in the voids. Pricing jobs seems to be the most elusive aspect. I'll also say the auto can cleaning trucks are NOT any quicker than you doing it if you use your brain nd make it efficient. You dont need a 90k truck to dump maggots in the grass and rinse. Hell, clean the damn thing on their driveway then offer to clean the driveway LOL. Most of the time these can guys are more busy marketing and watching the soccer moms jog than working, not to mention the contraption is slow as balls and way over the top expensive.

[chriszirklephotography]

Thank you for your video. My concern is what happened at the end of this video. There was some garbage left in the can. When you dumped it, trash came out. My point is that the stuff that comes out of the can needs to be cleaned up. That seems like it would add time to the job and the need for gloves and trash bags. Then all the left overs need to get thrown away somewhere. Do you lift you machine out of your truck?

[helenjames]

Being able to provide all my needs without the help of the Government is really a dream come through and I’m getting $46, 000 returns from my 8k investment

[FirstnameLastname-tpzw]

I started this in our small town a few years ago. I actually got 1 customer, but people were making trash on the ground throwing my flyers away.
I even had a guy laugh at me saying,
"Don't need to clean no trash can".
Then the COVID pandemic hit🤣😆🤣😆🤣

[michaelwarren]

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Thanks for all the industry content. I've learned a great bit from you and Mike from All American Pressure Washing

[Timmynewtron-cdgq]

The big question is where do u get the water source without using the house water

[AdrienneGaytan]

Ty for giving tips because I’m trying to start one

[CrisbysHangout]

You would have to have ur own water tank and prob a pump along with the pressure washer to get started in trash bin cleaning otherwise you have to use the customer's water which can take a lit if time connecting and unconnected to their water especially if you have 20 to 30 or more cans to clean on one street ?

[ETNASES]

i have question. what if theres a trash inside? are you gonna remove it, then clean. then put it back? or bring it with you?

[kevinhobbs]

In my area it’s illegal to was can out and let the water flow down the storm drains DEQ is kraken down on these typ of operations because they don’t have a reclaim system to capture the dirty water. That why you see so much equipment being sold because they don’t have a reclaime system. Do your research in your area before doing this type of service. Cheers