GROWTH STORY
From 8 employees to 81 and 1,100% revenue growth — how Optimized Waste Removal scaled with WareSpace
Optimized Waste Removal at a glance:
Operations spread across parents' garage, mini warehouse, and free office; no loading dock; no climate control; couldn't afford a real warehouse
Affordable warehouse space with loading docks, conference rooms, climate control, 24/7 access, and flexible expansion options
Grew from 8 to 81 employees; 1,100% revenue growth; expanded space three times; added private office as business scaled
Micah Stateson started Optimized Waste Removal after seeing valet trash service at his own apartment and thinking it looked easy. He was completely wrong — he underestimated every aspect of the business. But he kept picking up the phone, making calls, and after over a year landed his first property. The company grew, but the infrastructure was a patchwork: his parents’ garage, a mini warehouse, and a free office space from a charity. Three locations cobbled together to keep costs near zero.
WareSpace gave them a real home base. In under three years, Optimized Waste Removal has grown from 8 employees to 81 and increased revenue by over 1,100%. They’ve expanded their space three times at WareSpace — and know they can grow again whenever they need to. The loading docks, conference rooms, climate control, and equipment they couldn’t afford on their own became accessible through the WareSpace model. As Micah puts it: WareSpace has been a competitive advantage against companies paying $20,000 a month for warehouse space.
Before WareSpace Piecing Together Free and Cheap
Piecing Together Free and Cheap
Optimized Waste Removal started with Micah making cold calls for over a year before landing the first property. Once the business started growing, he needed infrastructure — but couldn’t afford it.
The solution was cobbling together whatever he could find for free or extremely cheap. His parents’ garage became storage. A mini warehouse handled overflow. A charity gave him free office space. Three separate locations, none of them ideal, all of them necessary to keep costs near zero while the business found its footing.
Receiving shipments was a nightmare. Every delivery required pre-coordination to make sure someone was physically present. Without a loading dock, they paid extra fees. Then they’d rush to get everything into storage that wasn’t even climate controlled — dealing with rodents, extreme dust, and temperature swings that damaged inventory.
The company was distributed across the state with no central home base. As they grew, they knew they needed something more — but a big warehouse with all that extra space was completely unaffordable. They needed something in between: professional infrastructure without the massive price tag.
“Receiving shipments was extremely difficult before WareSpace. We had to pre-coordinate, make sure someone was there at any given time. We had to pay extra because we didn’t have a loading dock. Then we had to rush to get everything into storage and it wasn’t even climate controlled.”
Micah Stateson Optimized Waste Removal
Making the Switch The Right Partners from Day One
The Right Partners from Day One
When Micah first visited WareSpace, the thing that jumped out wasn’t the facility — it was the people. Optimized Waste Removal is always looking to partner with great people in every aspect of their business, whether customers or suppliers. WareSpace had that from the start.
Everyone from the corporate office to the on-site team was amazing to work with. The offerings were fair and reasonable. They worked with Micah to customize the space to his needs. And what confirmed he made the right choice was how they continued to help as the company grew — whether that meant expanding space on short notice or providing temporary help when needed.
WareSpace gave Optimized Waste Removal access to things they simply couldn’t afford as a bootstrapped startup: conference rooms for meetings, loading docks for shipments, equipment for the warehouse. All the infrastructure of a $20,000-a-month facility for significantly less. It became a competitive advantage against larger competitors.
The all-inclusive pricing transformed financial planning. No worrying about electricity spikes or random repairs. No unexpected bills. The cost is completely predictable month in, month out — critical for a small business projecting expenses with precision.
Everything at WareSpace is easy. Problems — when they happen — are extremely small, and answers come within minutes. As Micah told the manager: “I just know you’re going to answer on the first ring.”
Where They Are Now 1,100% Revenue Growth
1,100% Revenue Growth
The numbers tell the story. In under three years at WareSpace, Optimized Waste Removal has grown from 8 total employees — Micah plus 7 part-timers — to 81 people. Month-over-month revenue has increased over 1,100%. And that growth doesn’t happen without the right partners.
They’ve expanded their space three times at WareSpace. Started small, grew into a bigger warehouse unit, then added a private office when Micah needed to maximize warehouse space for inventory. The flexibility to scale up — or down — without lease renegotiations means the space always fits the business.
The 24/7 security matters for a team working all hours. Valet trash service happens at night, and team members need last-minute access to the warehouse constantly. Knowing the facility is secure and accessible around the clock gives Micah peace of mind.
The community has been a bonus. Over time, familiar faces become friends — a whole bunch of entrepreneurs working together. Micah has watched other businesses come in small, get everything they need from WareSpace, keep growing, and eventually outgrow the space entirely. WareSpace is proud of those moments, and so is Micah. That’s the best success story: businesses doing so well they eventually leave extremely happy.
Three years in, WareSpace keeps improving. Every two or three months, they’re doing something to make their service better. They don’t just collect rent — they’re actively engaged in the success of their tenants’ businesses.
“Since joining WareSpace, we started off with one full-time person — myself — and I had seven part-time people helping me. And under three years we’ve gone from a total of 8 people to 81.”
Micah Stateson Optimized Waste Removal
What They Love A Competitive Advantage
A Competitive Advantage
For Optimized Waste Removal, WareSpace filled a gap that didn’t exist elsewhere: professional warehouse infrastructure at a price a bootstrapped startup could actually afford.
The loading docks, conference rooms, and equipment would cost tens of thousands monthly at a traditional warehouse. WareSpace’s model — a giant warehouse cut into smaller warehouses — gave Micah access to all of it for significantly less. That cost savings became a direct competitive advantage against larger competitors.
The predictable pricing eliminated financial uncertainty. No electricity spikes. No random repairs. No unexpected bills. For a small business projecting expenses with 100% accuracy, that predictability matters enormously.
The flexible leasing meant growth didn’t require starting over. Three expansions in three years, plus adding a private office, all without the friction of traditional lease negotiations. The space scaled with the business.
The people made everything work. Reliable, consistent partners who answer on the first ring and are actively engaged in their tenants’ success. Not just a landlord collecting rent — a partner invested in growth.
As Micah describes it: WareSpace is like a giant warehouse cut into a million smaller warehouses. Perfect for somebody that doesn’t quite need the full-size warehouse and needs to find something in between.
How long does it take to sign a lease and move in?
What’s included with my rental?
Your rental at WareSpace comes with a comprehensive range of amenities and services designed to simplify your operations and maximize efficiency. Here’s what’s included:
- Loading Docks – Access to shared or private loading docks, making shipping and receiving seamless.
- Racking Systems – Available in select units to optimize your storage capacity.
- Property Taxes – Fully covered as part of your rental agreement.
- Utilities – Electricity, heating, and cooling included in your rent.
- High-Speed Internet – Fast and reliable internet to keep your business connected.
- Maintenance Services – General building maintenance, including repairs and upkeep.
- Cleaning Services – Common areas and exterior spaces cleaned regularly.
- Landscaping – Professional landscaping to maintain a clean and professional exterior.
- Security – Secure facilities with surveillance and controlled access.
- On-Site Parking – Ample parking for employees, visitors, and business vehicles.
- Shared Facilities – Access to common spaces, including conference rooms, kitchens, and restrooms.
- Waste Management – Trash and recycling services included.
- Community Perks – Networking events, tenant support, and other resources to help your business thrive.
Are there loading docks available?
Every location is designed to have the right amount of docks so there will never be a traffic jam and always be enough or the tenants to share. Most locations have 3-5 docks that are shared by the community. Traffic jams have never been an issue.
What different size options do you have for space?
Yes, all of our buildings are secure. We have interior and exterior video surveillance, access control and other methods of keeping it secure while still allowing controlled access for members, their guests, visitors and logistics deliveries.
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