How to Start a Canine Waste Cleanup Business
Many dog owners are unwilling or unable to clean the pet waste out of their yards and city government often outsourcevthe clean-up of a dog park to a local "pooper scooper" business. Cleaning up canine waste is a business that requires little investment, education or research.
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Things You'll Need
- Pooper scooper
- Plastic bags
- Transportation
- Garbage container
- Rubber gloves
- Easy-clean apparel
Instructions
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Research where you can dispose of biological waste. Some cities will allow you to place the waste in garbage cans or the local landfill; others may have particular methods of disposal.
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Buy a pooper scooper from your local pet supply store, and gather plastic bags for disposing of the waste. Store the waste-filled plastic bags in a garbage container until you can dispose of them.
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Market your company through local pet-related businesses, pet clubs and newspapers and magazines. Also, you might be able to work with lawn care companies to get customers.
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Decide what you're charging for your services. Some businesses charge per visit; others are paid a flat fee weekly or monthly.
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Tips & Warnings
Find out what steps you need to take to officially set up your business through your local and state governments. The requirements vary depending on where your business will be based. Going to the Register, Licenses and Permits tab on the sidebar of the business.gov homepage will get you started (see "Resources").
