How to start a junk removal business

You can do this.
Start small. Keep it safe. Price with a floor. Grow steady.

what this business is

• People call you to haul old stuff.
• You charge for time, space, and work.
• You take items to legal sites.

what you need to start

• A truck or trailer. A dolly. Straps. Tarps. Work gloves.
• A phone number and email.
• A way to take payments.
• See the starter tools list.

costs and funding

• Fuel, dump fees, gear, insurance.
• Start lean. Buy used gear first.
• Put costs in a simple plan. Use our one-page plan.

permits and safety

• Register your business. Get an EIN.
• Ask local dumps what they accept.
• Wear gloves and masks. Lift with care.
• Learn basics here: permit and rules guide.

get your first 10 jobs

• Tell friends and local groups.
• Post clear before/after photos.
• Set a fast reply rule (under 10 minutes).
• List on Ex-Mattress and show up in search.

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price and profit basics

• Set a minimum. Protect your time.
• Add fees for stairs, heavy items, or rush.
• Track jobs per day and dump time.
• See simple profit math: is junk removal profitable.

next steps

• Fill the one-page plan.
• Book jobs for two days a week.
• Reinvest in gear.
• Then add a helper.

faqs (people also ask)

• how much money do you need to start?
  A few basic tools, dump fees, and fuel. Start lean.
• do you need a license to haul junk?
  You need a legal business and to follow local dump rules.
• is junk removal a good business?
  Yes, if you price right and protect time.
• how fast can you get clients?
  Often this week. Post photos and reply fast.
• what gear do you need first?
  Dolly, straps, gloves, and a tarp.

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