From Trash to Treasure

As a $52 billion industry with a 1.4% year-over-year growth rate since 2015, the waste management industry provides a massive opportunity for entrepreneurs and those looking for a scalable side hustle. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States produces over 292 million tons of waste per year (or 4.9lbs/day per American). Additionally, with the economy rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic, that number is expected to increase.

There hasn’t been a better time to start a waste collection business. Savvy entrepreneurs and ambitious side-hustlers can turn cash into profit with a bit of business know-how and the proper tools and software.