Hay, we are from the same state
I'll just get this out there right now - PA hates new business.
A lot of townships have ONE licensed trash company, and will refuse licensing to a second one ( For example: Reading only allows Republic Services to operate in it's jurisdiction, Sandy Township & Dubois only allows Advanced Disposal, and Bellevue Borough only allows Waste Management ).
I would highly recommend looking into the county and township laws regarding trash pickup, and ask a lot of questions.