We’re excited to announce a milestone for Home Brands: after three years of refining the Dumpster Mule business model in Columbia, SC, we’re opening junk removal / dumpster franchise opportunities to early adopters across the United States.
From In-House Brand to Franchise Opportunity
In 2021, we launched the dumpster franchise Dumpster Mule in our home market of Columbia, SC with a simple goal: to raise the standard for dumpster rental and junk removal. We built the brand around three key promises:
- Property-safe, rubber-wheeled dumpsters that don’t damage driveways or landscaping
- HOA-friendly equipment that fits in upscale neighborhoods
- Fast, flexible service with no lingering eyesores
Over the past three years, our Columbia operation has proven that this model works. We’ve tested, refined, and perfected every system — from lead generation and call intake to CRM and back-office support.
A Semi-Passive Business for Modern Entrepreneurs
Now, we’re ready to share Dumpster Mule with a new generation of business owners. Through Home Brands, Dumpster Mule franchisees gain access to a fully developed support infrastructure:
- Inbound lead generation and paid ad management
- Call answering and sales conversion
- Website, CRM, and marketing platform
- Operations training and onboarding systems
- Ongoing marketing and business coaching
- Bookkeeping and back-office coordination
This means entrepreneurs don’t have to “buy themselves another job.” Instead, you can hire a driver to handle daily operations while our systems deliver leads, schedule jobs, and process payments — all under your ownership.
Dumpster Mule dumpster franchise is particularly suited for high-income professionals and experienced business owners who want to diversify into a future-proof sector without stepping away from their primary careers.
Why the Trades (Why a Dumpster Franchise), Why Now
As AI and automation reshape many white-collar industries, the trades remain essential — and in high demand. Private equity investment in home services continues to surge, underscoring the resilience of the sector.
Dumpster Mule offers a rare ground-floor opportunity to own a premium brand in the dumpster franchise space, backed by Home Brands’ marketing, operations, and support expertise.
Founding Franchisee Benefits
By joining Dumpster Mule as one of the first franchisees, early partners will enjoy a level of access and influence that won’t be available later. Founding franchisees work directly with Home Brands’ leadership team during onboarding, giving them hands-on guidance in operations, marketing, and growth strategy.
These early partners also receive first choice of available territories, ongoing feedback channels to shape future programs, and the prestige of being recognized as founding members of a national brand in the making. “We’re looking for entrepreneurial leaders who want to be part of shaping something special,” said Jason Burbage. “Our founding franchisees won’t just run a business — they’ll help us build the future of premium, property-safe waste and junk removal.”
Early Markets Now Open
Our Columbia, SC operation is already awarded and operating successfully. We’re now accepting applications for additional territories across the U.S. Early adopters will be among the first to partner directly with our leadership team as we expand.
About Home Brands
Home Brands is a purpose-driven company committed to building and supporting the most trusted, recognized, and valuable group of home service brands in the United States. By combining operational excellence with marketing expertise, we empower entrepreneurs to deliver exceptional service and build profitable, scalable businesses.
Dumpster Mule was created with a simple but powerful purpose: to transform lives by creating opportunities for work-life growth and business ownership. This purpose aligns with Home Brands’ vision to build the most trusted, recognized, and valuable group of home service brands in the United States. As Dumpster Mule expands through it’s dumpster franchise model, early partners will be part of a brand that stands for service, integrity, and long-term community impact — not just another roll-off rental company.