Dumpster Controls vs HaulHQ

Dumpster Controls is software for dumpster rental and junk removal companies in the United States and Canada. It combines dispatch, customer booking, driver workflows, and financial tools, with Android, iOS, web, and API access. The dispatch board supports drag-and-drop task assignment, driver lanes, and live route maps. Customers can select a dumpster and dates through a branded booking page or embedded widget, then pay by card. Drivers can view routes, navigate, add proof photos, and record deliveries, pickups, and landfill runs. Financial tools include invoicing, payment links, per-order profit and loss, bank reconciliation, and cash flow features. QuickBooks Online integration is available, along with a public REST API and signed webhooks; API access requires approval and is included free. Tresha answers questions about live operational data by text or two-way voice in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Unlimited SMS, email, and push notifications are included without message packs or per-message fees. The Free plan is free; Unlimited is $169 a month. Both suit companies operating their own hauling business. Brokerages, franchises, and multi-company groups use Enterprise, with commercial terms agreed per group.

HaulHQ is hauling business software for junk removal and dumpster rental operators. It brings lead intake, job scheduling, payments, and customer follow-up into one service, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Leads can arrive through a zip-first form that sends instant text and email replies, or an AI chatbot that qualifies inquiries, gives price ranges, and books jobs. For dispatch, teams get drag-and-drop tools, a driver app, optional live crew location, and a calendar with arrival windows. Payment options include Stripe card payments, payment links, invoices, and on-site card, cash, or check collection. HaulHQ also offers two-way texting, automated follow-ups and Google review requests, and a customer portal accessed by magic link. A margin calculator estimates quote profit from disposal fees, labor, and fuel; revenue reporting is included. The free base plan has no monthly subscription, charges $1.50 per completed job and 1.5% on card payments on top of Stripe’s rate, with fees capped at $149/mo per service type. The first five jobs are free.