📱 Best Platforms
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, TaskRabbit
📖 The Hustle
Rake and bag leaves in the fall for homeowners who cannot or do not want to do it themselves. Charge $40-80 per yard depending on size and leaf coverage. Fall is a short but intense season — you can work every Saturday and Sunday for 6-8 weeks straight. One person can do 3-4 yards per day at $50 each, earning $300-400 per weekend. Bring a tarp to move piles fast.
🚀 First Step
Buy a rake, leaf bags, and a tarp, then post on Nextdoor in early September offering leaf cleanup with per-yard pricing before the leaves even start falling.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Use a tarp to drag huge piles to the curb — it is 10x faster than bagging one scoop at a time
- Line up clients before the leaves fall — book a full October-November schedule by mid-September
- Know your city's leaf pickup rules so you can put piles exactly where the truck will grab them
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, TaskRabbit, Facebook Groups, Venmo, Google Calendar