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Two-Day-a-Week Dog-Waste Service Nets Derbyshire Builder About £24,000 a Year

Serving mostly mobility-limited pet owners, the Derbyshire builder turns a two-day weekly route into roughly £24,000 a year.

Overview

  • Kyle Newby launched Pet Poo Pick last March after spotting the trend in the US and gaining customers through a Facebook post.
  • He now has about 35 regular clients, with roughly 20 described as elderly or disabled and unable to manage garden cleanups.
  • Pricing is £30 for an initial visit followed by £15 per week, with 10–15 minutes spent per garden and disinfecting after collection.
  • He says he holds a waste carriers licence and has added lawn mowing for clients who struggle with yard upkeep.
  • He reports demand from outside his area and has traveled up to 50 miles for jobs, with one injured customer praising the service.