This is a simple plan.
Do it today. Do it every week.
Fast places to look today
- Google maps. Search “junk removal + your city.” See who needs help in reviews and Q&A.
- Facebook groups. Post a clean offer with photos and your city.
- Nextdoor. Join as a business. Share one helpful before/after.
- Craigslist gigs. Check “gigs” and “labor.” Reply fast with a price range.
- Storage units. Ask the manager, “Who needs cleanouts this month?”
- Apartments. Offer a set “bulk day.” Leave a one-page flyer.
- Realtors and cleaners. Trade referrals. Text your card.
Set up once, get work all year
- Google Business Profile. Add hours, cities, and real photos.
- Reviews. Ask after each job. Share the link by text.
- Price page. Show simple load tiers and your minimum.
- Phone routing. Use a call tree or a second line.
- Simple form. “Name, address, 3 photos, when.”
- Track leads. One sheet: source, date, price, win/loss.
A clear offer that pulls clicks
- Same day or next day.
- 2-hour window. Text when on the way.
- Up-front prices. No bait.
- Curbside discount.
- Card, cash, invoice.
- Photo text quote in minutes.
One-line post to copy
“Junk removal — today • fair prices • curbside discount • text 3 pics to (###) ###-####”
Simple outreach scripts
Storage/apartment walk-in
“Hi, I’m [Name]. I do cleanouts. I can hold a Friday 10am slot for you each week. One call. One price. Want a card?”
Realtor/cleaner text
“Got clients with junk after moves? I do fast, clean pickups. I’ll take care of them. Can I be your go-to?”
Craigslist/Facebook reply
“Thanks for posting! From your pics it looks like ¼ load. All-in $___. I can come 2–4 today. Want it?”
Offline spots that keep you busy
- Storage auctions and move-outs.
- Apartment turns and make-ready.
- Small shops and strip malls.
- College housing at semester end.
- Short-term rentals on checkout day.
A 15-minute daily routine
- Reply to new messages first.
- Ask one client for a review.
- Post one short before/after.
- Ping one partner: “Need a pickup this week?”
- Update your sheet. Note wins and misses.
Measure what matters
- Calls this week.
- Booked jobs.
- Average ticket.
- Review count.
- % from partners vs apps.
- Time from text → quote.
People also ask (quick answers)
How do I find junk removal jobs for free?
Use maps, groups, Nextdoor, and partners. Post weekly. Ask for reviews.
Who hires junk removal the most?
Apartments, storage units, realtors, cleaners, and small shops.
Is Facebook good for junk removal?
Yes. Use local groups. Post photos. Reply fast with a firm window.
What should my post say?
City, same-day window, price range by load, curbside discount, phone number.
How do I get steady calls?
Hold a weekly slot for partners. Keep reviews growing. Show prices.
See more tactics in the complete junk removal jobs guide.
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