Debris removal gets smarter

By Jesse Sanchez. 

Learn how jobsite debris handling tools help roofing contractors improve efficiency and customer experience. 

For roofing contractors, cleanup is not a final step. It is a defining part of the job, shaping how homeowners perceive the work, how crews perform under pressure and whether a project leads to future referrals. That reality informed the approach of Heath Hicks, co-founder of The Catch-All, whose jobsite protection solutions were developed from firsthand experience in roofing sales and company ownership. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heath connected cleanup performance directly to long-term business growth. He shared, “It's about keeping customers happy and getting the next referral to the next job.” 

From that perspective, cleanup is not simply about removing debris. It is about controlling the entire process, from tear-off to disposal, in a way that preserves the property and the customer relationship. That focus led to the development of Load Runner, a debris-handling system designed to address a persistent gap in jobsite workflows. 

Even when contractors manage debris effectively at the roofline, problems often reappear during transport. Material that is contained at the point of tear-off can spill as it is moved across the property or lifted into a trailer, creating additional cleanup and risk. Heath stated, “And so I was like, what if we could lift that trash in there somehow?” 

Load Runner responds to that challenge with a lift-and-dump system built around a specialized wheelbarrow. Crews roll the loaded unit into position, activate the lift and allow the system to raise and empty the contents into a dumpster or trailer. By eliminating repeated manual handling, the process reduces loose debris, minimizes overhead lifting and improves consistency across the jobsite. 

The system is designed to adapt to varied conditions. It is height adjustable and can attach to dumpsters, dump trailers, truck beds or parapet walls. It is powered by two rechargeable drill batteries, allowing crews to integrate it into existing workflows without additional infrastructure. 

In practice, the impact is cumulative. Cleaner properties reduce post-job callbacks, streamlined handling improves labor efficiency and a more controlled process reinforces the professionalism homeowners expect. 

Listen to the entire podcast to learn more about debris removal innovation!