Richard S. Burns Co. (Burns), a sustainable construction waste solutions provider, is expanding its TOMMYcart system into San Antonio, Houston, Austin and Chicago.
This highly maneuverable job-site debris collection solution is designed to replace traditional dumpsters.
In the past year, TOMMYcart has experienced significant growth, driven by demand from contractors navigating increasingly dense job sites and tightening environmental expectations, Burns said.
Burns reports 25 percent growth, with more than 5,000 carts in service and TOMMYcart 2026 revenue is projected to reach $4 million as the system expands into additional metropolitan markets.
Company-wide revenues are projected to exceed $25 million in 2026.
"Based on our own experience here in Philadelphia, we noticed in the marketplace that contractors here and in major cities face real challenges: limited space, strict safety requirements and pressure to operate cleaner and more efficiently," said Allen Burns, president of Richard S. Burns Co. "TOMMYcart is built for exactly these environments. We experienced these challenges ourselves, so I understand their needs. I designed and created this system from the ground up. Expanding into Chicago, San Antonio, Houston and Austin allows us to bring a smarter, more sustainable waste-handling solution to some of the fastest-growing construction markets in the country."
Engineered specifically for metro environments, Burns said TOMMYcart replaces the logistical burden of traditional roll-off dumpsters with a compact, highly maneuverable cart system that improves workflow and delivers measurable sustainability benefits.
Burns' early data shows a 20-30 percent increase in recovery rates versus traditional MRFs (Material Recovery Facilities), a 30 percent reduction in contamination rate, and 15-18 percent reduced hauling emissions using box trucks versus traditional roll-off trucks across projects using TOMMYcarts.
Burns said contractors will see immediate value in the ways TOMMYcart enhances job-site operations. The system improves overall site safety by reducing floor clutter, tripping hazards and dust. Efficiency is increased as crews can wheel debris directly from the work area to collection points, eliminating double-handling and cutting down on transport time, according to the company.
TOMMYcarts also support better recycling outcomes, allowing for cleaner material separation that aligns with LEED reporting and waste-diversion goals, the company said.
And because of their compact footprint, TOMMYcarts can be used in tight urban spaces where traditional dumpsters cannot fit, making them ideal for interior fit-outs, adaptive reuse projects, multifamily construction and high-density renovations.
TOMMYcart units feature all-steel construction, polyurethane wheels for smooth rolling over cords and uneven surfaces, integrated floor locks for safety, forklift pockets for secure transport and a tapered design that protects walls and door frames. Burns maintains continuous workflow on job sites by delivering clean, empty carts as full ones are removed, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
"In every new market we enter, the feedback is the same. Contractors are tired of the limitations of traditional dumpsters," Burns said. "TOMMYcart gives them a faster, cleaner, more responsible option, and our expansion positions us to support thousands of new projects in 2026 and beyond."
This new multi-city rollout lays the foundation for broader national expansion as the company evaluates additional markets for 2026-2027.
For details, visit tommycarts.com.
