Summary
An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and consistently performing skip bin hire business with a strong reputation and asset base, servicing the West, North and SE Melbourne.
Location Details
The business is located in Sunshine North but easily able to be moved locations or as a bolt on acquisition in another company/business. Currently servicing the Western, Northern, Inner city suburbs and South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne
Potential
This established skip bin hire business offers an excellent platform for growth for a new owner. With proven turnover, a solid customer base, and a full fleet of trucks and bins already in place, a buyer can step straight into operations. There is clear potential to increase profitability through improved pricing, marketing, route efficiency, additional bins, or expanding service areas, without the need for major capital investment.
Skills
No formal qualifications are required to own or operate this business. A standard heavy vehicle licence (or ability to employ licensed drivers), basic computer and scheduling skills and good customer service are beneficial. Experience in transport, construction, or waste services is helpful but not essential. Full handover and training can be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for a motivated owner-operator or first-time business buyer.
Hours
Current operation hours are Monday - Friday 7am till approx 4pm and Saturdays 8am - 1pm. Days and hours can be flexible.
Lease
Current on going lease, owner is happy to continue lease or can move business locations etc
Employees
currently 3 full time employees and 1 part time employee. 2 drivers, 1 yardman and an office worker. Potential to keep staff on but not a requirment.
Reason for Sale
The business is being offered due to the owner approaching retirement. While efforts have been made to reduce workload, the skip bin industry remains consistently busy, and the owners feel it is the right time to pass the business on to a new operator who can take advantage of the ongoing demand and future growth opportunities.
About the Business
his well-established skip bin hire business presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven operation with a long trading history, consistent turnover, and a substantial asset base. Servicing residential, commercial, and construction clients, the business benefits from steady demand and repeat customers across a broad service area.
Annual turnover has remained strong and reliable over the past five years, averaging over $550,000, demonstrating stability and resilience in a consistently busy industry. The operation is fully equipped and ready to continue trading without interruption, making it ideal for a new owner seeking immediate cash flow.
Included in the sale are four operational skip trucks, a forklift, and approximately 100 skip bins ranging in size from 2m³ to 20m³. This diverse bin fleet allows the business to service a wide range of customer needs, from small residential clean-ups to larger commercial and construction projects.
The business operates under a straightforward and proven model that is easy to understand and manage. No formal qualifications are required, and the business can be run by an owner-operator or with employed drivers. There is clear potential for further growth through improved scheduling, marketing, pricing reviews, additional bins, or expanding service areas, without the need for major capital investment.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to a first-time business buyer, someone with transport or construction experience, or an existing operator looking to expand. A full handover and transition support can be provided to ensure continuity for staff and customers.
The business is being offered as the owners approach retirement, creating an opportunity for a motivated buyer to step into a profitable, asset-backed operation with strong foundations and long-term potential.
History
We purchased the business back in 2007 and we are the 3rd owners. The business name and customer base has been passed on since the 90's and it is our hope it continues to be passed on or the business is absorbed by another and our customer base continues to be well taken care of.
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