C&C Bin Service is offering a new kind of business to the Jefferson City area: Mobile trash bin cleaning.
A more common business sector in Europe, where around 75 percent of residents make use of it, trash bin cleaning is making its way through the U.S., including in St. Louis and Kansas City. The service sees trash bins cleaned and deodorized to eliminate residual germs, bacteria, insects and more that linger even when the trash is gone, leaving lingering odors that are typically hard to remove especially in the summer months.
C&C owners Corey and Jessica Braun heard about the emerging industry from family in Texas and decided to get into the business themselves, and the opportunity to offer a unique, safe option to sanitize an oft-forgotten part of everyday life piqued their interest.
"We thought it was so interesting, so we did some research and put some numbers together and decided this would be a great service to bring to Mid-Missouri," Corey Braun said.
The business, which started up in mid-May, is a true family-run operation: Corey and the couple's son, Cody -- the business' two namesakes -- operate the cleaning truck, which makes the rounds to houses after their trash has been collected to pressure wash, sanitize and deodorize rolling bins in an eco-friendly way using pressurized water. The couple's daughter even helped them create a TikTok account to share satisfying videos of the process, from time lapses to slow-motion cleans.
The response has been enthusiastic so far, with residents marveling at how clean the bins are after a single cleaning and at the difference it made to the smell. The couple said there were also plenty of folks who liked to watch the process, which sees a hydraulic arm lift the bins to the colorful truck and let the high-pressure water clean the bins inside and out.
The pair even have a contract with Jefferson City Parks and Rec to clean their public bins, ensuring a healthier and cleaner environment for those enjoying the city's recreational options.
The service is available to residential customers in Jefferson City, Holts Summit and Wardsville areas on a one-time, monthly, bi-monthly or seasonal basis. The plan is to operate from March-December.
The couple said they intend to expand their services to commercial dumpsters as well in the near future.
While there's plenty of interest outside of the community as well, the team said they wanted to start with the community they know and love first.
"This is where we want to focus and make an impact because it's not just a business that cleans things; it can really make a difference," Jessica Braun said. "We're cleaning the trash cans at the parks right now to help keep it clean and safe for families to go and enjoy the community. That's really kind of why we kept it tight-knit. This is where we wanted to make our impact."
Learn more about C&C Bin Service and explore pricing options at candcbinservice.com
Boulevard Nutrition opening soon
Those searching for quick, healthy snacks in Jefferson City will have a new option soon with Boulevard Nutrition.
Dominik and Chandlar Vlk, a couple who own similar nutrition businesses across several states, are expanding their reach to the Capital City in the near future. The store will offer healthy energy drinks packed with vitamins and antioxidants, meal replacement shakes, protein coffee, sports nutrition and healthy smoothies for kids.
"We thought Jeff City needed something quick, easy and healthy on the go," Chandlar Vlk said. "This is the perfect spot, and we can't wait to start serving some healthy meal replacements and energizing beverages."
The couple, who co-own the business with local Allison Durrett, said the team was excited to open the doors to customers in early September once their final inspections were done.
"If you want something quick and on the go when you're busy or you're at work or something, everything around is this kind of fast food and unhealthy options," Dominik Vlk said. "So we're trying to bring in a new healthy fast food option. A lot of people are on the go, and this will give them the opportunity to stop by and have a replacement shake and try to be a little bit more healthy than other options in the town."
Boulevard Nutrition will be located at 2111 Missouri Blvd. It will be open from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Follow them on Facebook for the latest updates on the upcoming business.
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