The True Cost of “I Can Do It Myself” At a craft fair years ago, I watched a father and his son looking at a simple, handmade wooden toy. The boy wanted it badly. The father said: “Not today.” “It’s too expensive.” “I can make one of those.” And maybe he could. Let’s take a closer look at that. Do you already have the wood? The hardware? The tools? Does that mean a trip to the store? Now factor in: • Gas • Time • The cost of materials • The project you weren’t planning to do That “simple toy” just got more expensive. And then there’s the biggest cost of all… When are you actually going to make it? Between work, family, obligations, and everything else on your calendar—when does it get done? Meanwhile, that boy is still waiting. Change of topic. Let’s Talk About Your Trash You can haul it yourself. But let’s be honest: Do you have a truck? Will you need to borrow one? How many trips will it take? What are the dump fees? And again… When are you going to do it? Next weekend? Next month? Or is it just going to sit there? Here’s the Reality What seems “expensive” up front is often the most affordable option when you factor in your time, effort, and hassle. You don’t just pay for removal. You’re paying for: • Time back in your day • No heavy lifting • No multiple trips • No headaches And best of all… It’s gone. So Ask Yourself One Question If you can do it yourself…Why is it still sitting there? AC Trash Hauling & More gets it done—fast, simple, no hassle. We’ll Take Care of It 📞 Call or text: 317-690-6810

LOCAL vs. CORPORATE / FRANCHISE I won’t beat around the bush—I’ll choose a Local Business over a Corporate/Franchise every time when given the opportunity. Most businesses in America are small, often single-owner operations. Built from the ground up with long hours, risk, sacrifice, and grit. These aren’t just businesses—they’re your neighbors. These neighbors: Live in your community Send their kids to your schools Support your local events and charities Now consider this… Corporate/Franchise operations come with massive advertising budgets, call centers, and layered systems—all funded by you, the customer. Local businesses operate differently. They offer flexibility. They treat every job as unique. They solve problems—not follow scripts. A Local Business doesn’t answer to a boardroom—they answer to you. Your satisfaction isn’t a number… it’s their reputation. And when you spend money locally, it stays local. It strengthens your community, supports families, and fuels opportunity right where you live. Corporate/Franchise systems are built for scale and consistency. Local businesses are built for people for customer loyalty, and satisfaction. So the question is simple: Do you want to support a system… or support your neighbor? Because when you choose local, you’re not just buying a service— you’re investing in a family, a dream, and a community. And that choice matters more than most people realize. #ForourNeighbor #JunkRemovalNearMe #ShopLocal #TrashHauling Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to OUR NEIGHBORS in the following communities and surrounding areas. Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request

We Exist For Our Neighbors AC Trash Hauling & More has been servicing Hamilton County and other surrounding communities since 2008. That my friends is a long time, especially while small businesses have a short life span. Here are some vital statistics. General Small Business Survival Rates About 20% failed within the first year Roughly 50% close within 5 years Around 30–35% make it to 10 years Only about 15–25% last 20+ years How did we do it? What is our secret sauce? Simple, we have always been committed to our customers, OUR NEIGHBORS. We live in the heart of the many communities we serve. We experience the same ebbs and flows of the economy as OUR NEIGHBORS. We understand the day-to-day challenges of OUR NEIGHBORS. Chew on these facts for a moment. Please don’t choke.  Several of the largest franchises sport annual revenues of more than $200 million, yes MILLION.  Several require $170 thousand to $250 thousand investment.  An undisclosed amount of revenues are returned to the FRANCHISE, estimated at 10 to 15%. AC Trash Hauling & More started with an old pick-up truck and $85 on June 30th, 2008, in the middle of a horrific economic downturn. Call it a recession or a depression. WE have beat the odds of small business failures and remain faithful to providing top notch trash and junk removal services For OUR NEIGHBORS. We look forward to serving you, our neighbors, and keeping your money active in your community. Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to OUR NEIGHBORS in the following communities and surrounding areas. Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request #ForOurNeighbor #JunkRemoval #TrashRemoval #trashpickupnearme

Surcharges, Convenience Fees… and Why We Don’t Use Them You’ve probably seen them before: surcharges, convenience fees, service charges. They show up on bills and receipts everywhere these days. While they may go by different names, they all boil down to the same thing—extra charges added after the fact. A surcharge is usually a percentage added to your bill, most often when you pay with a credit card. It’s meant to cover the processing fees charged by card companies. A convenience fee is typically a flat amount charged for using a certain payment option or service—like paying online instead of in person. Here’s the thing… Let’s Be Honest We’re moving fast toward a cashless world . Most of us pay for almost everything with a debit or credit card. Groceries, gas, coffee, trash service—you name it. Do you really think businesses haven’t already built card processing costs into their prices? Of course they have. Processing fees usually run around 3%. From a business standpoint, we’d rather take a $100 payment and pay a few dollars in processing fees than not make the sale at all. Those costs are part of doing business—and yes, they’ve already been factored in. On top of that, many customers are paying far more in credit card interest than the processing fee itself. And About “Service Charges”… Once they show up, they almost never go away. Fuel surcharges are a great example. Fuel goes up, the charge increases. Fuel comes down… but the charge stays. That just doesn’t sit right with us. Our Approach at AC Trash Hauling We don’t add surcharges. We don’t charge convenience fees. And we don’t tack on service charges. If our costs go up, we’re upfront about it. We adjust our prices instead of sneaking in extra fees. No fine print. No surprises. That’s how we believe business should be done. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to share your comments—we’re always open to the conversation. Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to the following communities and surrounding areas. Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request.

Illegal dumping includes mattresses, furniture, TVs, construction debris, and household junk dumped where it doesn’t belong. It creates health hazards, attracts pests, damages property, and leaves owners stuck with the mess. 👉 If you manage or own a commercial property and are dealing with illegal dumping, don’t wait. Call AC Trash Hauling & More for fast, professional cleanup: ✔ Retail dumpster areas ✔ Commercial properties ✔ Illegal dump site removal ✔ Responsible disposal 📞 Contact us today (317-690-6810)and let us take care of the mess — safely, legally, and efficiently. Illegal dumping is a crime. We’re here to clean it up Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to the following communities and surrounding areas. Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request #CommercialProperty #illegalDumping #Trashhauling #JunkREmoval #TVDisposal #MattressDisposal

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