Can-Do Approach Happy Cans Gets Commercial and Residential Trash Bins Thoroughly Clean

Business owner Craig Robbins is always thinking of new ways to help make Muncie the best city it can be. Robbins recently started a commercial and residential trash bin cleaning service and power-washing business named Happy Cans. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was on April 26 in Muncie. You may have driven by the friendly-looking, large blue truck in Muncie or surrounding areas.

“We clean, sanitize and deodorize trash bins,” Robbins says. “How we do it is with a combination of high-pressure, high-water flow and high temperatures. We use zero chemicals, and on board our truck is a 10-step filtration system that filters out all the waste and allows us to reuse that water.”

Happy Cans has more than 15 years of specialized industry experience, and is a safe and environmentally friendly business. Their water filtration and recycling systems are EPA approved. As Robbins says, they do not produce any waste and do not dispose of water into the city sewer systems. Happy Cans services Muncie and nearby areas including Anderson.

Robbins came up with the idea for Happy Cans prior to the pandemic.

“Pre-pandemic, I had seen one of these trucks in a different state and it caught my eye,” Robbins says. “I just watched it and I talked to the guy that was driving the truck. I started to do some research on the units to build them. Once I found the manufacturer, of course the pandemic came and I just kind of put everything on hold. Then about a year ago I went back at it, and got the truck ordered and hit the ground running.”

Robbins says there were a few obstacles early on, like dealing with water during bitter cold temperatures. “Around November, timing wasn’t great because water freezes,” he says. “I had a few issues but now that the weather has been nice, I’m starting to see a little more traction and things are starting to take off a little more.”

Happy Cans is reasonably priced and offers one-time, monthly or quarterly services. The quarterly service is the most popular deal at $39 for cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing two residential trash bins. Trash bins are cleaned after trash is picked up on the homeowner’s scheduled trash pickup day. Robbins says since many homeowners keep trash cans in the garage, they should consider using Happy Cans to ensure their trash bins do not smell and keep the garage a pleasant-smelling space. Many homeowners enter and exit their house through the garage, and use their garage as a space to work on home projects. Happy Cans sanitizing services help to ensure the garage stays fresh and clean, with trash cans free of bacteria and viruses.

Robbins says washing out a trash bin at home with a garden hose or a household pressure washer with soap or chemicals is not sufficient, and does not clean and sanitize the trash bin properly. Happy Cans uses high-temperature water (200 degrees) to quickly clean the bins, and does this in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Once customers try Happy Cans, they are so impressed that they often sign up for routine services. Customers are thrilled to have a fresh-smelling garage or backyard.

Robbins would like to work with more homeowners associations (HOAs) to acquire their trash bin cleaning services. He believes Happy Cans would be helpful to a lot of HOAs, to help keep their neighborhoods looking and smelling clean and fresh. Happy Cans also offers commercial services for businesses, including cleaning and sanitizing trash bins and dumpsters.

In addition to cleaning trash bins, Happy Cans offers both residential and commercial pressure-washing services. They can pressure-wash houses, driveways, and wood and composite decks. Robbins says the equipment Happy Cans uses is far superior to any household equipment and the results are fast, impressive and professional. Robbins says Happy Cans can also remove unwanted graffiti and clean monuments and memorials.

As an entrepreneur, Robbins is forward-thinking and has expansion plans for Happy Cans. “My end goal is to have 10 trucks in 10 different cities and to really grow this company to the next level,” Robbins says. “I really believe in it. I believe in the process. I believe in the service. I think it’s something for everybody. I’m super excited about it.”

“It’s $39 a quarter for me to pay someone to drive to your house and clean, sanitize and deodorize your trash cans - up to 2 cans per visit,” Robbins says. “It’s about making people happy. I want to make Muncie my project, as a great example of what Happy Cans can do.”

To learn more about Happy Cans or to request services, call 765-744-4493 or visit myhappycans.com. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram @ myhappycans.