Finances · updated 2026-08-08

    How to add a cost to an order in Dumpster Controls

    Recording what an order cost you (landfill, fuel, labor, permits, repairs) is what turns invoiced revenue into a real profit number. The "Add Cost" modal offers manual entry or linking a bank charge.

    Before you start

    • An order (open it from the Orders P&L drawer, or use the Profit Intelligence card in Order History).
    1. 1

      Open "Add Cost"

      In the Orders P&L drawer, click "Add Cost". The modal is titled "Add Cost to" followed by the order number, with two tabs: "Manual Entry" and "From Bank".

    2. 2

      Manual Entry

      Pick the "Cost Type" (landfill, fuel, labor, permit, repair, or other), enter the "Amount ($)", optionally fill "Vendor (optional)" (e.g. City Landfill) and "Description (optional)", then click "Add Cost". A "Cost added" confirmation appears.

    3. 3

      Or pull it From Bank

      The "From Bank" tab lists your unmatched outgoing bank transactions. Use "Search expenses..." to find the charge and click "Link". The transaction becomes a cost on this order and is marked as matched in your bank feed, confirmed by "Bank transaction linked as cost".

    What happens next

    • The order's Direct Costs, Profit, and Margin update immediately, and recording costs helps the order reach "Verified" status.

    Troubleshooting

    The From Bank tab says "No unmatched expenses found".

    There are no unmatched outgoing transactions in your bank feed. Connect an account or import a statement first, or use Manual Entry.

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