By Stefan Yablonski
Q: How did this all start?
A: Roots Roll-Off Professionals was born out of a dream — a dream to build something meaningful for our family, to serve our community with pride and to leave behind a legacy that would last for generations. We knew we wanted to serve our community. We just weren’t sure what that was going to look like at first. We explored a few different options before finally settling on the dumpster business.
Q: What service do you provide?
A: My wife, Kim, and I started this business with a clear mission: provide professional, fair, upfront and reliable dumpster rental services while giving back to the people and places that raised us.
Q: Is this what you always wanted to do?
A: Deep down, I always knew I was meant to be an entrepreneur. It’s in my blood. My grandfather owned and ran a diner for many years, my dad owned a waterbed store in Syracuse many years ago and my uncle, a successful entrepreneur with his own CPA firm (among other ventures), has been a key part of our early planning and guidance. His support and experience helped us navigate those early decisions that made all the difference.
Q: What did you do before this?
A: I worked as an electrical maintenance supervisor at the nuclear power plant. My wife still works there in security access.
Q: What did you invest to get started?
A: With $150,000 in personal investment and another $200,000 in business loans, we put everything on the line — not just to start a business, but to build a future.
Q: How has the response been?
A: We’ve only been in business [since March 17] and the response has already exceeded all expectations. We’re currently operating with 14 dumpsters and two trucks and we’ve been sold out on multiple occasions — with more dumpsters already on the way to meet the demand.
Q: So you’re looking at expanding already?
A: Our journey is just getting started. We’re not only committed to growing our fleet, but also expanding into new locations in the near future. We want to make Roots Roll-Off Professionals a name that stands for quality, integrity and community — everywhere we go. This is more than just a business. It’s our family’s future. It’s our way of giving back. And it’s only the beginning.
For more information, call 315-708-3320 or visit https://rootsrolloff.com.
