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WILMINGTON — Starting a trash collection business was not on the forefront of Kelly Buffalino's mind until the fees her husband's business was receiving from their trash collector caused concern.

A couple of months ago, Buffalino along with Inman Septic launched Coastal Ladies Carting, providing solid and liquid waste disposal as well as recycling services.

"We got together and thought it would be a good beneficial thing for the community," said Danny Inman of Inman Septic. "It was beneficial for us to do a one-stop shop."

Buffalino recently survived breast cancer and wanted to rise money for the cause. Therefore, the company gives 1 percent of each invoice to the Pretty in Pink Foundation, a non-profit that gives financial aid to North Carolinians who struggle to pay for cancer treatments.

"She (Kelly)  knows what it is like. We are going to make a difference in the lives of those who live locally," said Joy Wade, Program manager for the Pretty in Pink Foundation Wilmington branch.

Buffalino said community feedback has been positive.

"I had a lot of nice, encouraging emails from other breast cancer survivors that are just thrilled that we are doing something to help the community as well and breast cancer," said Buffalino.

Coastal Ladies Carting will custom design dumpsters for those not keen on having a pink dumpster. They are currently only doing  commercial trash pick up, but expect to move into residential areas within the next six months.