Local company helps homeowners and businesses clear away unwanted items and has big plans for expansion.

As a business major at Grand Valley State University, Emilio Rebollar knew he wanted to run his own business. “I researched to find an area with easy entry,” he said. Junk removal fit his parameters and soon he transitioned from student and mover with Two Men and A Truck to the owner of Dump•A•Haulics (formerly Dumpster Divers LLC).

He started with an old pickup

“In 2015, I started with my Dad’s old 2000 F150 truck and an old trailer he had. He helped me build out the trailer with sides and doors,” said CEO Emilio.

Emilio started with pickup up of trash from basements, garages and attics. He did everything that needed to be done—driving, loading up junk and dumping it and running the business operations. His dad and uncle would help on bigger jobs. Gradually the business grew, and he added two more trailers.

By 2019, business was so robust that Emilio hired his friend (and fellow mover from Two Men and A Truck), Kyle Tiller, as Chief Operating Officer. While Emilio’s business was in its infancy, Kyle had moved up to work at the corporate office of Two Men and A Truck. Together, the pair had the skills and knowledge needed to scale up the junk removal business while providing customers with a stress-free experience.

Nine years later

Today, Emilio’s team numbers five (including himself and Kyle) and his fleet includes four trucks and 60 dumpsters—large and small in Dump•A•Haulics’ trademark baby blue color. Their junk removal service helps people get rid of unwanted items, whether it’s a single mattress, cleaning out a storage unit or hauling debris away from a commercial site. As they clear away materials, they sort out what can be reused, recycled or donated rather than sending everything to a landfill.

Plus, many homeowners in the Grand Rapids area turn to Dump•A•Haulics to do light demolition, and dispose of debris from unwanted decks, playsets, hot tubs and more.

Financing the growth with ease

When he started his enterprise, Emilio opened business accounts at a national bank. “They were rather cold,” he said. “And you can’t talk to someone who can make decisions when you call the 800 number.”

Even in the local branches of the big bank, he remembers that the reception by staff was cold. “If you’re not looking for a loan over $1 million they don’t care,” he reported.

When a friend gave him the name of a commercial loan officer at Consumers, he gave her call and has never looked back.

“I’m a big fan of Consumers,” Emilio said. “I’m blown away by their exceptional service.” The ease of working with Consumers and the great loan rates allowed Dump•A•Haulics to expand with two new trucks and 25 more dumpsters. “They’ve helped us grow this insanely quickly.”

Emilio likes that the team at Consumers is readily available for questions. “They are always one phone call away.” Plus, he says, “I can go in any office and know I’m going to have a great experience.”

What’s next? Franchising!

Dump•A•Haulics has built something more than a local waste management service. They’ve developed a business system that others can follow. By the end of 2024, Emilio expects their franchise licensing to be in place and that their first franchisees will start operating in early 2025.

We’re thrilled to be a part of Dump•A•Haulics’ local growth and planned expansion into the national waste management industry. You can learn more about their residential and commercial services at dumpahaulicsco.com.

 

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