Scrap Metal Hauling Business Success Stories [2024]
If you do not mind getting dirty and are passionate about helping keep the environment green, consider starting the scrap metal hauling business.
Hauling scrap metals and recycling or selling them to metal fabricators might be a profitable business. To start, you need a truck and a trailer, and a space where you can store and sort out the scrap metals.
Starting a metal hauling business lets you choose your working hours and be your own boss.
In this list, you'll find real-world scrap metal hauling business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a scrap metal hauling business that makes money.
1. DownHomeModern LLC ($7.2K/year)
Marc Staples, founder of DownHomeModern, came up with the idea for his business while experimenting with different small items made from reclaimed materials. When he created a few small bells and chimes, they quickly sold out, prompting him to recognize the opportunity. He then focused on designing and manufacturing windbells, which became the primary driver of sales for DownHomeModern.
How much money it makes: $7.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5.5K
How many people on the team: 1
DownHomeModern's Marc Staples turned his creativity into a successful business through handcrafting windbells and chimes with a rustic style that pays homage to American Southwest decor.
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