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How to Start a Pooper Scooper Business: Step by Step Guide
Learn how to start your pooper scooper business the right way using real tools, pricing strategies, routing tips, and marketing tactics from a multi-million dollar pet waste removal business owner.
William Milliken
Aug 27, 2024
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Poop Scoop Business FAQs
Get quick answers to the most common questions about starting and growing a dog waste removal business.
A pooper scooper business can earn $40,000 to over $120,000 per year as a solo operator, depending on how many weekly clients you serve. Larger dog waste removal companies, like Swoop Scoop®, have scaled to millions in annual revenue by servicing thousands of recurring customers.
One full-time scooper can typically manage 125 to 150 weekly clients, with monthly subscriptions averaging between $80 and $120.
Profit margins are high, income is recurring, and the growth potential is strong, especially with the right systems in place.
Starting a pooper scooper business typically costs between $200 and $1,000, depending on your tools, branding, and initial marketing. Most new scoopers begin with just a bucket, rake, gloves, and trash bags, which keeps startup costs low.
You don’t need an office, expensive equipment, or licensing in most areas, making it one of the most affordable service businesses to launch. However, costs can rise significantly if you plan to invest heavily in advertising from day one.
Most pooper scooper businesses can be started without any special licenses or certifications. At a minimum, you’ll need basic cleanup tools, reliable transportation, and a way to manage scheduling and billing.
You should register your business, get general liability insurance, and check local regulations to see if a business license is required in your area. Many scoopers also set up a simple website and Google Business Profile to attract clients.
The basic tools you’ll need are a rake, lobby dustpan, waste bags, disinfectant spray, a smartphone, and reliable transportation. These cover everything required to service yards and dispose of waste safely.
Getting a CRM like Sweep&Go can also streamline scheduling, billing, and customer communication as you grow.
Most pooper scooper businesses charge a flat monthly rate based on cleanup frequency, number of dogs, and yard size. A common starting range is $80 to $120 per month for weekly service.
You’ll also want to consider factors like local competition, travel time, and whether you offer one-time or recurring cleanups. Make sure your pricing covers labor, supplies, and leaves enough margin to grow profitably.
Poop Scoop Millionaire™ is a pooper scooper business owner community hosted on Skool, created by the founders of Swoop Scoop® — a multi-million dollar dog waste removal company.
Inside, you can connect with hundreds of other scoopers, talk directly with six- and seven-figure business owners, and get access to live trainings, exclusive courses, and community-only discounts on software, services, and popular equipment
Meet the Founders: William Milliken & Levi Swartz
After building Swoop Scoop® into one of the largest and fastest-growing scooping companies in the country, they launched Scoop Start™ and Poop Scoop Millionaire™ to help others do the same. They’ve helped hundreds of new scoopers grow successful dog waste removal businesses with simple tools, proven marketing, and real support.
About Scoop Start™
Our mission is to lead the pack in making pooper scooper businesses a mainstream service.
Everything shared inside Scoop Start™ is based on real-world experience, not theory. It’s built to give both new and growing scoopers the shortcuts we wish we had. With step-by-step guides, smart marketing strategies, and proven systems, you’ll spend less time guessing and more time growing your business with confidence.