From Landfill Worker to Entrepreneur: Edwin's Journey of Service and Second Chances

What happens when a former landfill worker decides to start his own hauling business? In this heartfelt conversation, we meet Edwin, founder of Edwin's Hauling Services in Loudoun County, who shares his remarkable journey from personal rock bottom to successful entrepreneur.

Edwin's story begins with ten years working at the Loudoun County landfill, where he watched small hauling businesses grow into thriving operations. After losing his job in 2012, he experienced what he calls his "low bottom" – a period of profound personal crisis that led to a spiritual awakening. Through faith, Edwin found a new purpose: to serve others through hauling and moving services.

What sets Edwin's business apart isn't just reliability or efficiency – it's heart. Having lived in Loudoun County since 1998, Edwin approaches each job with genuine care for his community. His philosophy of "friendly, reliable, and professional" (with friendly deliberately coming first) creates lasting impressions on clients who are often stressed during moves or cleanouts. Rather than rushing through jobs, Edwin takes time to connect with clients, sometimes sitting on their porch just to talk through challenging life transitions.

Perhaps most compelling is Edwin's approach to "trash" – he carefully identifies items that deserve a second chance and routes them to donation centers. "I've been given a second chance," he explains, "and I feel like some items deserve a second chance too." This philosophy perfectly embodies his business ethos.

Looking ahead, Edwin plans to expand with a dedicated moving truck and establish separate hauling and moving divisions under his brand. But regardless of growth, his core mission remains unchanged: using his business as a channel to serve others with kindness and dignity.

Whether you're facing a move, cleanout, or just need someone to haul away unwanted items, Edwin's story reminds us that behind every small business is a human being with unique experiences that shape their work. Subscribe now to hear more inspiring stories of local entrepreneurs making a difference through their businesses.