ZTERS
ZTERS is a privately held, Houston-based nationwide broker of temporary site services, coordinating dumpsters, portable toilets, fencing, storage, portable offices, and commercial waste through a vetted network of local vendor partners across all 50 U.S. states for construction, event, residential, and commercial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ZTERS does
ZTERS, Inc. is a privately held, Houston-based site services broker founded in 2009 that coordinates temporary equipment rentals and related services for construction, events, residential, and commercial customers across all 50 U.S. states. The company operates an asset-light platform: it does not own trucks or equipment, but instead matches customer demand to a vetted network of local vendor partners through its Premier Service Provider (PSP) program, while providing centralized account management, scheduling, billing, and customer experience through its direct sales team and the myZTERS customer portal. Its core rental offerings include roll-off dumpsters (10–40 cubic yards), portable toilets (construction, event, ADA-compliant, and trailer variants), temporary fencing, storage containers, portable offices, and junk removal, supplemented by commercial services such as waste hauling, grease trap cleaning, industrial compactors, and waste audits.
The platform is differentiated primarily through distribution and orchestration rather than proprietary technology depth. The Z SIGHT camera system embedded in dumpsters uses smart imaging to flag contamination and inform right-sized service levels, while the myZTERS portal consolidates invoicing, scheduling, and project tracking across multiple product lines and job sites. Dedicated account managers handle enterprise and multi-site customers directly via phone and a quote-based workflow, while SMB and residential customers can self-serve through the online quote system. ZTERS monetizes primarily through transaction fees on rentals and brokerage spreads on vendor-fulfilled orders, with a more recurring commercial services overlay for grease trap cleaning and similar subscriptions. The company employs 101–250 people and reports more than 175,000 orders delivered, 38,000+ customers, and 69,000+ job sites served cumulatively, with 2,000+ active sites at any given time.
Strategically, ZTERS is investing in product breadth (site security via intrusion detection and observation systems), vertical expansion into commercial and enterprise waste services, and brand/culture positioning (2024 Top Workplaces USA, 2023 ServiceCore top portable sanitation broker). Recent senior leadership hires—a new CMO with marketing experience at Halliburton and Waste Management, and a new VP of Operations—signal a focus on digital transformation and operational scaling. No external funding, M&A, or public-market activity is disclosed; ownership is described as a family business.
ZTERS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZTERS
- Legal name
- ZTERS, Inc.
- Website
- https://zters.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ZTERS is a privately held, Houston-based nationwide broker of temporary site services, coordinating dumpsters, portable toilets, fencing, storage, portable offices, and commercial waste through a vetted network of local vendor partners across all 50 U.S. states for construction, event, residential, and commercial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where ZTERS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
ZTERS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Equipment Rental Services: ZTERS generates revenue through rental fees for dumpsters, portable toilets, temporary fencing, storage containers, portable offices, and junk removal services. Equipment is rented to customers for construction sites, events, and residential needs with associated delivery, servicing, and pickup fees.
- Commercial Services: Commercial waste services including grease trap cleaning, industrial compactors, and waste assessments/audits for large-scale operations, retail chains, and facility needs.
- Brokerage/Network Fees: ZTERS acts as a broker coordinating services through a network of vetted local vendor partners across all 50 states, earning fees for matching customer needs with local service providers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Roll-off Dumpsters (10-40 yard) |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Portable Toilets (Construction, Event, ADA, Trailers) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Restroom Trailers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
ZTERS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZTERS is a nationwide site services broker that coordinates temporary rentals of dumpsters, portable toilets, temporary fencing, storage containers, portable offices, and related equipment for construction sites, events, and commercial facilities. The company does not own trucks or equipment directly but matches customer needs with a vetted network of local vendor partners across all 50 states, providing a single point of contact, consolidated billing, and dedicated account management.
Product overview
ZTERS is a nationwide site services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental solutions for construction, events, and commercial needs. The core offering centers on temporary equipment rentals including roll-off dumpsters (10-40 cubic yards), portable toilets (construction, event, ADA-compliant, and trailer options), temporary fencing, storage containers, portable offices, and junk removal services. Commercial services include waste management solutions, grease trap cleaning, and waste audits. The company also provides site security solutions through intrusion detection and observation systems. ZTERS operates as a broker coordinating services through a vetted network of local vendor partners across all 50 states, offering a single point of contact and consolidated billing through their customer portal.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Roll-Off Dumpsters
Quantifiable outcome
- Helps more than 36,000 companies nationwide with site services
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ZTERS
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ZTERS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
ZTERS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Local Hauler PartnerscoreZTERS identifies and works with local hauler partnerships to offer better pricing while meeting specific requirements of residential and commercial projects. These local partners provide trucking and hauling services in conjunction with ZTERS' coordination and customer management.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ZTERS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Dumpsters.com: Online-focused dumpster rental broker serving residential and commercial customers across multiple U.S. markets. Closely comparable to ZTERS' roll-off dumpster brokerage and online quote-driven GTM motion.
- Budget Dumpster: National roll-off dumpster rental marketplace coordinating a local hauler network. Operates a near-identical asset-light broker model to ZTERS for residential and construction debris.
- Bin There Dump That: Residential-focused dumpster rental franchise with a national footprint of local operators. Comparable to ZTERS' residential cleanout and small-project roll-off business.
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: National junk removal franchise with a network of local operators and a brand-led, quote-driven GTM. Directly comparable to ZTERS' junk removal service line and customer experience.
Broad incumbents
- Waste Management, Inc. Largest U.S. integrated waste and environmental services provider with commercial, residential, and construction services. Overlaps with ZTERS across commercial waste, roll-offs, and portable sanitation but at vastly greater scale and with owned assets.
- Republic Services: Major U.S. waste and recycling company serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Comparable in commercial waste and roll-off offerings but with owned hauling assets and broader municipal exposure.
- Casella Waste Systems: Regional vertically integrated solid waste, recycling, and resource management operator in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to ZTERS in commercial waste and construction debris but asset-heavy and geographically narrower.
- Waste Connections: Integrated waste services company operating across the U.S. and Canada with municipal, commercial, and roll-off lines. Comparable to ZTERS in commercial and construction waste, though with owned infrastructure and a much larger footprint.
- United Rentals: Largest U.S. equipment rental company with construction and industrial site solutions including fencing, storage, and portable offices. Adjacent to ZTERS' temporary fencing, storage containers, and portable offices lines.
Emerging players
- LoadUp Technologies: Technology-enabled junk removal marketplace with a national network of local haulers. Comparable to ZTERS' junk removal service in GTM and customer experience but more digitally native and focused on single-item residential jobs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ZTERS social profiles
Digital presenceZTERS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ZTERS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
ZTERS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ZTERS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ZTERS
What does ZTERS do?
ZTERS is a nationwide site services broker that coordinates temporary rentals of dumpsters, portable toilets, temporary fencing, storage containers, portable offices, and related equipment for construction sites, events, and commercial facilities. The company does not own trucks or equipment directly but matches customer needs with a vetted network of local vendor partners across all 50 states, providing a single point of contact, consolidated billing, and dedicated account management.
Is ZTERS a public or private company?
ZTERS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ZTERS founded?
ZTERS was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ZTERS based?
ZTERS is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does ZTERS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rental Services are the primary driver. The others are commercial Services and brokerage/Network Fees.
Who are ZTERS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Dumpsters.com, Budget Dumpster, Bin There Dump That and 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Broad incumbents are Waste Management, Inc., Republic Services, Casella Waste Systems, Waste Connections and United Rentals. LoadUp Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does ZTERS have an API?
Yes. ZTERS maintains an API at api.zters.com as referenced in their Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The API is used to access company sites around the world. However, no specific documentation, endpoints, authentication methods, or developer resources are detailed in the available source material.