Hippo provides safe, reliable trash and junk hauling services to residential and commercial customers. Our customers appreciate receiving superior service with sized-right, attractive trailers.  As a Hippo franchise owner, you’ll appreciate our straightforward approach and solid branding, with an easy-to-operate system that taps into the growing junk hauling market.

     If you’ve been dreaming of business ownership, a Hippo franchise can make that dream come true because… 

Owning a Hippo Franchise is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Low start-up costs remove barriers to entry.

2. Home-based operation saves overhead expenses.

3. Built-in flexibility puts you in charge of growing business.

What’s more, now’s an excellent time to enter the junk hauling business. Take a look inside this essential industry…

The Hippo Business System

     The Hippo franchise gives you flexibility. The nature of this business not only frees you from a dull, day-to-day routine, you may even opt to commence operations on a part-time basis, starting with just a few trailers. And you’ll do it all from the convenient, cost-savings of your home office following our efficient business system. All of the details have already been worked out for you in our reliable, easy-to-use approach.

Everyone Has Trash

     Solid waste is a steady and largely recession-resistant business, one in which haulers generate a lot of cash. In 2007, more than 254 million tons of municipal solid waste was generated in the United States (This figure does not include construction or hazardous waste.) And, the age-old industry of junk hauling is booming as the need for professional junk removal services continues to rise.

     Many factors fuel this industry’s growth, with a few particularly notable contributors. For one, increasing numbers of do-it-yourselfers are taking on projects that generate large amounts of junk and clutter. And, the demand for assisting with foreclosure clean-ups is bringing a significant increase in business to some junk hauling companies. Spring cleaning rites and New Year’s resolutions to de-clutter also bring upticks in business to junk haulers.
The bottom line is, everyone in our society has junk! Quality hauling services are needed because getting rid of junk, especially bulky or big items, isn’t always easy for people to do. With a Hippo franchise, you’ll not only make it easy for people to get rid of their junk, you in our reliable, easy-to-use approach!
 

Who Needs Hippo?

     The list of potential Hippo clients is long and varied! They can include apartment buildings, moving companies, office complexes, contractors and many others. You can perform foreclosure cleanouts , service people who are moving, do-it-yourselfers, students and more.

     Hippo trailers are ideal for garage and basement cleaning, remodeling projects, yard waste removal, building debris removal, furniture and appliance removal, and site clean-up, just to name a few! With the constant need for junk hauling, it’s relatively easy to enter this age-old industry. You’ll need a ¾ ton truck to haul your trailers.
 

The Trailer Advantage

     Eye-catching, bright and clean, your trailers offer an aesthetically pleasing alternative to typical dumpsters. In addition, they’ll serve as “mobile billboards” that advertise your franchise! Large white lettering on cheerful red trailers spells out “HIPPO,” “Easy, Affordable Trash and Junk Hauling,” “You Fill or We Fill,” along with our 1-888 GO HIPPO number and suggestion to “Book Online” accompanied by the Hippo web address, www.hippotrash.com. Simply parking one of your trailers in a high traffic area serves as a great way to advertise for free!

     You and your drivers will benefit from the fact that Hippo trailers are more maneuverable than dumpsters. With a capacity of 10 cubic yards and four tons, your trailers can fit in a lot of places that are too tight to accommodate a roll-off dumpster. This poses a great advantage to your commercial customers who are refurbishing at existing homes, where trailers are much less likely to damage driveways, sprinkler systems, lawns and other areas, a plus for both residential and commercial customers.
Your Hippo franchise will also provide the manpower to clear trash and load the trailer for either residential or commercial customers. Offering this option broadens your appeal with customers and is a very profitable aspect to the business.