Commercial Bin Cleaning Service
Regular washing and sanitising of commercial wheelie bins for restaurants, takeaways, offices and housing blocks on scheduled rounds.
Food businesses must keep waste areas hygienic; dirty bins attract pests and fail inspections. Typical offers: scheduled bin washing on subscription rounds, priced per bin per visit. A tank, pressure washer and water recovery setup in a van is the whole kit. Contracts with restaurants, takeaways and managing agents create recurring monthly revenue. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, consumables, fuel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour, so treat them as a guide to job economics rather than take-home pay.
- Starting capital: 1500–4000 GBP
- Total starting capital: 2500 GBP
- Setup: 3-4 weeks
- Gross margin: 70-80%
- Business model: Monthly or quarterly subscription rounds priced per bin, with one-off deep cleans for new clients
- Category: Cleaning Services
Risks
- Unpleasant work: Waste residue and odours come with the job.
- Water rules: Runoff must be contained and disposed of legally.
- Winter slowdown: Cold months can soften demand.
Costs
- Equipment — Tank, pressure washer, water recovery and bin lift — 1500 GBP
- Van fit-out — Signwriting, racking and safety kit — 400 GBP
- Compliance — Waste carrier licence, insurance and PPE — 300 GBP
- Sales push — Door-to-door visits, flyers and first-clean offers — 300 GBP