Litter Pickup Service business. Business Overview Starting a litter pickup service only requires a small investment and a few basic tools, such as garbage cans, shovels, and rakes. You can create your own low-cost promotional brochure that explains the benefits that a neat and tidy parking lot and entrance can have for a business, in terms of a customer's first impression. Like any service business, your goal should be to establish a monthly service contract with clients for...