Junk Removal
Haul away their problems — and pocket the profit
Junk removal businesses pick up unwanted items from homes and businesses, then dispose of, recycle, or donate them. Pricing is based on volume (how much space the load takes in the truck). It is one of the easiest service businesses to start and has booming demand driven by moves, renovations, and decluttering trends.
Avg Revenue
$200K
Profit Margin
37%
Acquisition Multiple
1.5x - 2.5x
Startup Cost
$15K - $50K
Difficulty
1/5
How It Works
Customers request a pickup online or by phone. A crew arrives, provides an on-site quote based on volume, loads everything into the truck, and hauls it away. Items are sorted for recycling, donation, or landfill. Average job is $300-$600, and a crew can do 3-6 jobs per day.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Very low startup costs — truck and labor is all you need
- +High demand from moves, renovations, and estate cleanouts
- +No specialized skills required
- +Scalable by adding trucks and crews
Cons
- -Physically demanding heavy lifting
- -Disposal fees vary and can surprise you
- -Franchise competition (1-800-GOT-JUNK, College Hunks)
Best For
Action-oriented entrepreneurs who want to start earning immediately
Operating Costs
Primary costs are labor, truck payment/maintenance, fuel, disposal/landfill fees, and insurance.
Where to Buy
- BizBuySell →
Find junk removal and hauling businesses for sale
- BizQuest →
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Acquisition Price
- $300K - $500K