More Information
About me, and the business goals.
Hello, my name is Jamie Bawsell, and I am a resident of the Town of Webster. I hold a CDL-A license and have over 10 years of professional driving experience on both local and out-of-state routes. I also have experience in dispatching for a final-mile company, where I managed routing, tracking, and driver oversight.
I’m now putting that experience to work by starting a small local business I can be proud of—one that directly serves our community. As many of you know, Webster, and Hopkinton does not have a curbside trash pickup service, and residents are responsible for transporting their waste to the transfer station. I want to offer a reliable pickup service for those who want to save time, reduce hassle, comfort or simply need the extra help. This service can also help improve traffic flow and efficiency for both the transfer station and residents of Webster and Hopkinton.
This service is designed to reduce the number of trips, free up both weekends and weekdays, minimize wear and tear on personal vehicles, and eliminate the time and effort spent transporting and sorting trash at the transfer station. If you need assistance transporting larger items such as cabinets or TV stands, there’s no need to worry—this is already included in the service. The only additional charges would be any disposal fees required by the transfer station, such as those for televisions.
If this service would be helpful to you, or if you’d like to support a local small business startup, I’d appreciate hearing from you and the opportunity to earn your business. A minimum of 110 participating customers is required to sustain service at the pricing listed below, and 125 customers are required to launch the business to help ensure long-term stability.
During the customer interest collection period, overall shown interest—whether or not it results in immediate sign-ups—will help establish an expected pricing range before official enrollment begins, which is estimated to start in late March or early April. This allows everyone to have a clearer projection of anticipated costs prior to enrollment. So please, if you’re interested, show your support by signing up through the website or reaching out to me directly.
I hope you appreciate my efforts to make life a little easier for everyone in our communities. Please review all the information carefully, as it outlines exactly what you can expect. My contact information is provided below, and I’m happy to answer any questions or discuss signing up.
Scheduling, and Costs
All details below are subject to change. Current schedules and pricing are based on projected interest from Webster residents, service locations, transfer station hours, and potential participation from Hopkinton residents, which may help reduce pricing if Webster enrollment alone does not meet thresholds. As this is a startup, some time will be needed to refine zones, routes, and scheduling while tracking time and workload to ensure smooth, reliable service for everyone.
Below is the proposed schedule and pricing structure, based on the operating hours of the Transfer Station.
Transfer Station Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Temporary changes to regular hours will be posted on the Hopkinton and Webster websites)
-Pick Up Days-
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Service Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (or until routes are completed prior to transfer station closure)
Regular trash, cardboard, and recycling.
(Plastic, cans, and glass must be separate from regular trash and cardboard and is required to be sorted prior to pick-up. I will sort any non-cardboard recyclable materials if they are placed in a small, clearly designated bin. To keep service efficient for all customers, anything exceeding one bin—or that is overfilled, heavily mixed, or improperly sorted—may be refused. If more than one bin is required, please provide a separate bin for each recyclable material whenever possible.)
Trash, recyclables, and cardboard should be placed at the roadside on the morning of your scheduled pickup day, preferably inside a secured trash bin to prevent interference from animals or the elements. If trash is left out without a bin, the customer is responsible for any torn or damaged bags, including messes that occur prior to pick up. Completely torn-apart trash, or trash that appears to contain prohibited or improper items (such as televisions placed inside bags), may be rejected at pick-up location. If a bin is used and a bag is damaged during pickup, I will make a reasonable effort to collect the debris and provide a replacement trash bag.
Pick-up days will be assigned by zone to maintain consistent service and ensure a smooth transition as new customers are added. Assigned days can only be changed if your location is close to another zone and the adjustment is approved to improve logistics. This policy helps prevent unnecessary travel across town for just one or a few pickups. Zones may be adjusted as more customers sign up, and I appreciate you're understanding as I work to complete each route efficiently.
For special pickup arrangements, please contact me in advance by phone or email and include the reason for your request (for example, a disability or an unusually long driveway).
Fridays
Service Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Based on scheduled requests and are completed prior to transfer station closure)
Reserved for scheduled bulk or special waste (TVs, cabinets, trees, etc.), additional trash, and will also serve as a make-up day for regular service affected by holidays or other planned or unforeseen events.
Any disposal fees charged by the transfer station for special items are the responsibility of the customer both prior to and on the day of the scheduled pickup. If the waste requires weighing, a bill will be provided for payment. Please refer to the transfer station’s fee schedule for items that incur additional costs.
Transfer Station Fee List
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Recycle Right List
Monthly Fees
Monthly pricing covers pickup, transport, unloading, sorting at the transfer station, and business operating expenses, including but not limited to labor, insurance, fuel, transfer station tipping fee, vehicle maintenance, permits, and required documentation and filing, with fuel, insurances, and transfer station tipping fee representing some of the largest overall expenses.
The goal is to save you time, effort, comfort, and wear on your personal vehicle while ensuring waste is disposed of properly.
To maintain reliable service, the customer base will initially be capped at 200 customers, with 125 customers required to open the business and a minimum of 110 customers required to continue operating. As with any small business, growth will be gradual to ensure consistent, high-quality service, and if we work together as a community and the company can manage over 200 customers, the projected cost would be $40/month as a thank-you for reaching this milestone, so apply early. For every additional 25 or so customers, the cost may be lowered further, assuming the volume remains manageable. Read further for more detailed cost plans and remember; I will attempt Hopkinton residents after all webster residents had time to apply.
Pricing (Based on Total Customer Count)
Payments: Due during the first week of each month. Service will be paused if payment is not received on time. New customers begin service at the start of the month.
Estimated Initial Startup and Customer Count-Based Pricing
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125–149 customers
$60/month (~$13.85/week @ 52 weeks)
The more people who show interest before startup and complete the signup process, the lower the startup price will be, as outlined below. For example, if we launch in April with 157 customers, your first payment would be $55 instead of $60, and the among those who officially signed up, the first 50 who showed interest would receive a $5 monthly discount which lowers their price to just $50. So, it's best to express your interest early, even if you’re not yet certain you’ll sign up.
Continued Pricing estimates
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150–174 customers
$55/month (~$12.70/week @ 52 weeks)
• First 50 customers signed up receive $5 off → $50/month
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175–200 customers
$50/month (~$11.54/week @ 52 weeks)
• First 50 continue to receive their $5 discount → $45/month
If the company can take on more customers beyond the initial cap of 200, it will do so, as a larger customer base could help lower costs for everyone—which is the ultimate goal. So please share the service with your neighbors and make pickup as easy as possible—such as pre-sorting and using secured containers. This helps us serve more customers efficiently.
Projected Price Change for Customer Counts Above 200 -Congratulations to everyone, and the community if completed!!!
201–225 customers
$40/month (~$9.24/week @ 52 weeks)
• First 50 continue to receive their $5 discount → $35/month
226–250 customers
$35/month (~$8.08/week @ 52 weeks)
• First 50 continue to receive their $5 discount → $30/month
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Worst-Case Pricing Scenario
110-124 customers
$65/month (~$16.25/week)
If the customer count does not grow after the initial startup of 125 or above, and drops below the threshold listed, pricing will increase to $65 after three consecutive months. If the customer count falls below 110, the business would need to close, but service would continue through the end of that month regardless of the consecutive rule.
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Discount and Consecutive Months Details
Early-signup discounts are awarded based on the order of confirmed sign-ups, tracked by the date and time of calls and emails received during the customer interest collection period. If someone expresses interest but does not complete the signup process, their spot will be offered to the next eligible customer until the first 50 discounted customers are confirmed.
If a discounted customer cancels service at any time, the discount will be forfeited. Once the initial group of 50 discounted customers has been finalized, any forfeited discount will be reassigned to another customer at random.
If the total customer count falls below any of the pricing thresholds listed above, discounts will be temporarily suspended; however, your position in line will be retained. If the customer count rises back above the applicable threshold, the discount will automatically be reinstated. This policy ensures the business can operate sustainably.
To reduce frequent price changes, any discount adjustments will take effect only after the applicable customer count threshold has been maintained for three consecutive months.
Even if you’re not among the first 50 customers to receive a discount, growth benefits everyone—more customers help lower costs for all.
Contact information
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact me using the details below.
Cell Phone: 603-406-4852
Email: Bawsellcompany@icloud.com