Trash Pandas Utah, a new locally owned dumpster rental company, officially launched this week to serve homeowners, contractors, and businesses throughout Salt Lake County. Founded by Salt Lake entrepreneur Michael Harrison, the company enters the market with a brand-new fleet of 20-yard roll-off dumpsters and a focus on fast service, transparent pricing, and community-driven values.
Harrison is no stranger to building companies that resonate with the community. After selling a fitness equipment company, he purchased Rhino Linings in 2019, growing it to four times its original size before exiting in 2023 with a seven-figure sale. Along the way, he tied his business closely to the community by supporting veterans and first responders through discounts, sponsorships, and local partnerships.
Now, Harrison is applying the same formula of customer-first service, community ties, and strong marketing execution to the waste management industry. 鈥淎fter my last business, I wasn鈥檛 looking for just another venture 鈥� I wanted something fun, practical, and rooted in serving the community,鈥� Harrison said. 鈥淲hen I saw how straightforward and impactful dumpster rentals could be for families, contractors, and small businesses, I knew it was the right move. Trash Pandas Utah is about keeping it simple, honest, and valuable for the people here in Salt Lake City.鈥�
Trash Pandas Utah begins operations with a brand-new Peterbilt 536 truck and 10 roll-off dumpsters built by Mac Corporation. The fleet currently offers 20-yard containers ideal for remodels, cleanouts, landscaping projects, and light construction. As demand grows, Harrison plans to expand into larger 30- and 40-yard dumpsters.
The company鈥檚 early advantage lies in Harrison鈥檚 marketing expertise and long-term perspective. With years of experience in SEO, paid ads, and brand building, he intends to bring a professional, growth-focused approach to an industry often dominated by short-term operators.
Harrison describes himself as 鈥渞etired but restless,鈥� having stepped away from daily operations after selling Rhino Linings before returning to entrepreneurship. His drive, combined with a track record of scaling companies, positions Trash Pandas Utah to quickly become a trusted name in waste solutions across the region.
鈥淢ichael has brought high-value services and products to Salt Lake City before, and he鈥檚 doing it again,鈥� said a supporter familiar with his career. 鈥淭rash Pandas Utah is another example of his ability to see opportunity and turn it into something the whole community benefits from.鈥�