Redbox+ Dumpsters was founded in 2006 by a 30-year waste-industry veteran who sketched out what would become the Elite container: a roll-off dumpster with two portable toilets bolted onto the front, solving two of a contractor's most persistent job-site headaches with a single delivery. The concept won Innovation of the Year at the 2007 International Waste Expo, and the company began franchising in 2014 before expanding aggressively in 2018. In June 2021, Redbox+ joined BELFOR Franchise Group, the world's largest residential and commercial services franchise network.
For HVAC contractors, Redbox+ is a natural fit for change-outs, new-construction mechanical work, and large commercial retrofits where crews generate mixed debris (old condensers, ductwork, sheet metal, packaging, drywall) and need on-site sanitation for a multi-day project. The Elite's 2-in-1 format eliminates coordinating a separate porta-potty vendor, and standard roll-off sizes (typically 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard) cover everything from a single condenser swap to a full mechanical room gut. Redbox+ does not handle refrigerant, oil, or other hazardous waste streams — HVAC contractors still need a dedicated reclaimer for those — but for scrap metal, cardboard, and general construction debris it's a one-stop solution.
Because Redbox+ is franchised, contractors working across multiple metros get consistent branding and container specs, but pricing and availability are set by local owner-operators. The franchise-level support from BELFOR means underwriting, logistics, and insurance standards are more uniform than with a patchwork of independent haulers, which is valuable for general contractors and HVAC companies running national service agreements.