Detroit-based waste removal and dumpster rental company Detroit Dumpster Depot, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly eight years in operation. The company offers cleanouts and construction debris disposal services.
Court filings show the company is pursuing restructuring as its liabilities significantly exceed its assets.
Detroit Dumpster Depot, LLC Enters Bankruptcy
The company turned to Chapter 11 proceedings on April 21, 2026 amid financial troubles. The petition was filed in the Eastern District of Michigan bankruptcy court.
Detroit Dumpster Depot, LLC has chosen to move ahead under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 after meeting the criteria for a small business debtor. Filing details posted via RK Consultants confirm this designation.
Raymond Canty, the authorized representative, signed the petition before it was filed in the court. The filing lists C. Jason Cardasis of B.O.C. Law Group, P.C. as legal counsel.
Company Faces Financial Imbalance
The petition states that the company’s liabilities exceed its assets. According to RK Consultants, the company’s liabilities are in the range of $1,000,001 to $10 million and assets are just between $0 and $50,000.
The gap highlights the company’s financial strain. The company hopes to address it through restructuring under the guidance of the court.
More Details on the Case
As of now, the company has up to 49 creditors, filing details note. Court records indicate funds will be available for unsecured creditors.
The petition shows Raymond Canty holds 100% ownership of the company.
According to PacerMonitor, the company has made several other document filings, including a list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors and a statement of corporate ownership.
A few other pending documents include a balance sheet, cash flow statement, income tax return statement, statement of financial affairs, and summary of financial affairs. The due date for each of these documents is May 5, 2026.
The Chapter 11 Subchapter V reorganization plan is due by July 20, 2026.
A summary of the petition, based on PACER records, is provided here:
- Filing Date: April 21, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-44476
- Estimated Assets: Between $0 and $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About Detroit Dumpster Depot, LLC
Since it began operating in 2018, the company has been offering a wide range of waste removal services across Michigan. Some of these are dumpster rentals, property clean-outs, and board-up work. The company also offers transportation and disposal of non-hazardous waste for residential, commercial, industrial, and construction clients.
According to its website, the company is a minority-owned business, which also owns equipment and leases it to contractors.
With a definite timeline for submitted key documents and a reorganization plan, the coming months are expected to be crucial in determining the future financial footing of Detroit Dumpster Depot, LLC.
