18.5 million apartments. Zero technology.
The valet trash industry is a multi-billion-dollar market where most operators still run on spreadsheets and WhatsApp. Start your business with the systems that scale.
20M
US apartments total
1.5M
Currently using valet trash
18.5M
Unserved opportunity
$8-18
Revenue per unit/month
Why valet trash?
Recurring revenue with long contracts
Property managers sign 3-5 year contracts at $8-$18 per unit per month. A single 200-unit property generates $2,400/month in revenue. Five properties and you have a real business.
Low startup costs
No expensive equipment, no warehouse, no fleet. Your primary costs are branded containers ($15-25 each), porter wages, and software. You can start with one property and grow organically.
Massive untapped market
Only 1.5 million of 20 million US apartments use valet trash. The service is the #1 ranked luxury apartment amenity, and property managers are actively looking for providers. Over 50% of apartment complexes now offer some form of trash collection.
Property value multiplier
Adding valet trash increases a property's ancillary revenue by $12-$37/unit/month. At a 6-8% cap rate, a 200-unit property can see a $540K-$720K increase in property value. That's your selling point.
Start with the right foundation
Most valet trash startups begin with spreadsheets and scale into chaos. Doorstep One gives you day-one access to the same tools that established operators use — so you can scale without rebuilding.
- Professional morning reports from your first night
- GPS-verified service that wins property manager trust
- Mobile app so simple your porters learn it in minutes
- Route management that grows with you
Win your first contracts
Property managers evaluate providers on reliability, reporting, and professionalism. Walk into your first RFP with a technology demo that makes established competitors look outdated.
- Demo-ready platform for property manager pitches
- Professional reporting from day one
- Automated reporting that larger competitors struggle to match
- Violation management that shows operational maturity
Everything you need to launch and grow
From your first property to your fiftieth, the platform scales with you.
Route Builder
Create routes as you onboard new properties.
Porter App
Hand your porters a phone, not a training manual.
Client Reports
Look like an established operator from night one.
Team Management
Assign routes and track time as your team grows.
Property Onboarding
Add new properties in minutes, not days.
Built-In Payroll
Time tracking, pay periods, and compensation rates from day one.
Ready to build your valet trash business?
Talk to our team about how Doorstep One can be your competitive advantage from day one.