Junk Removal Service

Junk removal services haul away unwanted items, old furniture, appliances, yard waste, construction debris, and estate cleanouts.

You provide truck/trailer, labor, and disposal, charging by volume (truck space used) or hourly.

Pricing typically runs $100-200 for small loads up to $400-800 for full truck.

Success requires efficient loading, knowing disposal options (dump, recycling, donation), and providing excellent customer service.

Startup costs are moderate - truck or trailer ($5,000-25,000), insurance, disposal fees account, and marketing.

The work is physical but straightforward.

Revenue comes from residential jobs (decluttering, moving, remodeling), estate cleanouts (large projects), commercial clients (offices, retail), and construction debris.

Building relationships with property managers, realtors, and contractors creates steady referrals.

Operating costs include fuel, disposal fees (tipping fees at dump), truck maintenance, and labor if hiring help.

Efficiency determines profitability - experienced crews load quickly and know donation centers that accept items for free.

Marketing works through Google Ads (high search intent), door hangers, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace offering free removal of sellable items, and referral partnerships.

Additional services include demolition, cleanout services, and recycling specialization.

Challenges include physical demands, disposal costs, and pricing complexity (estimating truck space).

Success requires hustle, efficiency, and customer service.