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In China, a new business trend has emerged where people are paid to dispose of others' trash, with monthly services costing around US$15. This convenience option is gaining popularity among young urban residents who find daily chores burdensome. The elderly also benefit from these services, which range in price from 3 to 5 yuan per pickup or a flat rate for monthly subscriptions.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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In China, a new trend called the "lazy economy" has emerged where young people are paid to take out others' trash, gaining popularity especially among elderly residents who lack energy for daily chores. Entrepreneurs offer this service on social media platforms with fees ranging from 3 to 5 yuan per pickup (equivalent to 45 to 75 US cents) or a monthly package of about 100 yuan (US$15). The monthly plan involves daily trash collection, requiring clients merely to place their bag outside for pickup. This business model reflects the growing market in China for convenient and time-saving services catering to individuals who find everyday tasks burdensome.
Written for “Chinese Rubbish Services For Elderly” on 2026-09-17,
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‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly
Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores
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A new business trend has emerged in China where young people get paid to throw out rubbish for others at a small fee – and it is proving to be a surprising success.
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it → emerge → fee
While many people consider taking out the rubbish merely an incidental chore, it has evolved into a paid service in China.
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it → consider → China
On social media platforms, some entrepreneurs promote their rubbish disposal services.
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entrepreneurs → promote → services
Their fees range from three to five yuan (45 to 75 US cents) per pickup, with an option for a monthly package priced at around 100 yuan (US$15).
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fees → range → yuan
The monthly service includes daily rubbish collection, requiring clients only to place their bag of rubbish outside their door for easy pickup.
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service → include → pickup
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