Basics to starting a Junk Removal Business

[@CategoricalImperative]

Truck and trailer combo is the best

[@lowcosthaulingjunkremoval9841]

Truck and dump trailer like I have combo is the best

[@nielascension958]

@@lowcosthaulingjunkremoval9841 or a box truck is easiest and most safest from liability

[@frankiev661]

@@lowcosthaulingjunkremoval9841 what type of truck would you recommend. Maybe a 10ft trailer

[@ikebuohaabanobi5136]

What about van?

[@b.o.w.lministryblessothers652]

And another bright idea watching this video I never thought of getting a few lawnmowers and doing that in the summer as well since I already have a truck and soon working on my trailer another side hustle that I can work for myself

[@b.o.w.lministryblessothers652]

I’m a be honest with you I’m a keep it 100 I learned a lot by watching this video because I’m starting my junk removal business My wife help me get to pick up truck has a start off and I’ll save enough money to get my own trailer my wife believing in me and she wants me to be my own boss but however I learned a lot from this video and I will use every tool that I can and be knowledgeable smart

[@chicagotruckerlifeforlife5570]

Thank You I’m Really Interested Of Starting My Own Little Hustle...

[@francor.4881]

What do u think bout and old 88 chevy dump truck...is that too old...or a 98 chevy w metal around the bed but no dump????

[@mingohernandez6475]

I got my volume on 100 and still can't hear this video .

[@daonekid1]

i thought i was going deaf

[@catalineu3583]

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[@fingersmcgee2762]

good points ,, im a landscaper and already have everything needed i just need to start marketing for junk removal,, is it slow in winter?

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

That's a good question @Fingersmcgee, and to be honest it depends on where you live. For me, winter time was fairly slow but that doesn't necessarily mean that will be the case for you. I think in your situation adding junk removal would be a really good move on your part, just be careful to not confuse your customers on what you do. If you are a landscaper and that's what your brand is known for, then just offer junk removal as like secondary option. In my opinion, sometimes it can be easy to do too many things with your business and then people don't know whether your a junk removal business first or a landscaping business first. I hope that makes sense.

[@mitchellthompson465]

I am currently purchasing a roll off with a 20yd container to start junk removal in texas so that I can scale later to dumpster rentals. I know it might be dumb to go out and purchase a lot of equipment early on without a customer base. Do you think that my setup would be too much to start out with in junk removal, or do you think I should start out with something smaller? I know there are a lot of variables within that question, just trying to get some perspective from someone who has been doing this for a while.

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

Well let me be completely transparent. I’m not doing junk removal any more, and haven’t been for awhile. I completed my bachelors degree back in May of 2020, and decided to pursue a career as a staff accountant. Now in my opinion, I think you should avoid making a lot of big purchases in the beginning. I think everyone, regardless of the industry, wants to scale quickly in hopes of receiving a great ROI. I would advice that you take it slow and let your business scale naturally. Focus on growing that customer base, refining your business, and get that word of mouth machine rolling. I think you will do very well in the Texas market. Pace yourself and keep grinding! P.s. - Lol and my advice as an accountant is.. please keep your accounting in check. You can literally learn just about anything on KZbin if you need help 😋

[@jarrel294]

I don’t have a truck or trailer. Is it ok to have a Uhaul? I literally have every other equipment besides the truck or trailer.

[@mr.artdepot3626]

Ive heard of an app called NextDoor for Local leads

[@jonesinforjunkremovalandha2414]

Cool video!!!!! from jonesin for junk removal and hauling

[@morland]

LLC won’t protect you if your driving the drunk and you damage someone’s property. They can still sue you as the driver and the business

[@mr.artdepot3626]

So do you need additional insurance in this case

[@TurboJayTraveler]

@@mr.artdepot3626 auto insurance at the very least. If you have a truck and you have a dump trailer you will need commercial insurance which is a lot more. You would have to have commercial insurance on both the truck and dump trailer.

[@thejunkdog8593]

Good Job. Just Subbed. Nice to See Another Good Guy in The Junk Removal Business. Keep the vids coming. Everyone Should Subscribe.

[@Will-tm5bj]

As far as stuff flying off an unsecured load. Dump trucks seem to avoid this by having a sticker saying they arent responsible for broken windshields. I've always thought that was bullshit but..

[@billferguson1795]

More content pls

[@robinsonromulus6300]

Do I need a special insurance

[@AJsRemovalServices]

Enjoyed the video .. you covered some good points ~ (Like#8) & subbed too

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

Thank you so much for the support! Subbed your channel as well

[@jazzlives]

Good video. Thanks. I do this and find that 1-2 hauls a week is all I can get through Craigslist and of course you can't live on that. The metro atlanta phone book is full of junk haulers and the market is supporting it. It stands to reason if you could grab more of the market you'd make plenty of money. Trick is grabbing it. That is going to be hard with a small advertising budget, but in time you could possibly beat the franchise firms by keeping overhead down. The latter charge about $25 per cu yd and it's not hard to beat that. I currently charge about half that. Most of that huge fee they charge goes into billboards, truck signage and so forth.

[@gavinlong4197]

How’s the business going? If you’re still doing it what things have changed?

[@jazzlives]

@@gavinlong4197 I got out of it. Customers were there, but tire damage at landfills was eating up so much of the revenue that I looked for other related things to do and found one (bobcat work, which grew out of customers asking me if I could use my junk loader bobcat for other things). I think the way to reduce tire costs is to use a dump body rather than the dump trailer to haul junk, that takes 4 wheels out of the equation, and if you can get a class 6/7/8 truck (something like a F550 or bigger) you get a truck that is tougher than the F350 I used to tow my trailer with. Tire damage is a huge problem in this business. Landfills don't give a damn about tires, they just let you ruin your tires.

[@DouceSira]

Hello, I’m in can you please tell me how to find a helper to assist you take away the junk in emergency? I have no team yet and it is so hard only my self. How much are you pay them? By cash ? Hire contract ? Do you pay them hourly? Or per load ?

[@aidenfindley8918]

I’d try Facebook or post a job on indeed or zip recruiter.

[@williamsworld5210]

Would a dump truck be more man labor! Need to extrened higher to put the crap in the truck. Some trailers you can build the side walls up as required

[@voxi1095]

u can get a lift gate which lets u lift ovens and heavy stuff up them solo but be careful in the rain theyre slippery. also in a dump truck u can back up way easier and maneuver better than truck and trailer. late but hope this helps someone

[@shaficiabdilkadir8804]

How do i get junk removal gigs im buying a dump trailer and truck

[@LCERRP]

Would using a van work?

[@SerafinN26]

I have a van and a trailer.

[@abelmartines7702]

How much do you pay for insurance?

[@aperez6775]

How's your business going now?

[@ovsog.4979]

Great info!

[@limitlesspotential9599]

Great video. How is home advisor working for you. What's your conversion rate? I used them for roofing leads. I have to say it's not working out well. They want $90 per lead and most of the leads aren't solid. I know with different types of businesses they charge less and may convert higher. Thanks for your feed back

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

Hey Claudio Koretta thank you so much for commenting. So I would say that the total traffic to total sale ratio is probably 30-40%. A lot of leads of mine are lost due to browsers, people who never answer there phone, or people with jobs that aren’t within my capacity. I used HomeAdvisor very sparingly this year because they charge me 16-24 dollars per lead, which is lower than your $90 per lead. Fortunately what is helping me stay away from HomeAdvisor is referrals and free advertisement.

[@frankpatron868]

Cool...vedieo

[@victorhobson5078]

Do you need DOT number or Electronic logs?

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

Hey Victor, I don't believe you do but you should always check with your state to see what their requirements are.

[@bobbyboucher6316]

Do you make them pay before the job ? Do you accept credit card ?

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

Hello Josh Kohout, the typical customer will not want to pay before the service is rendered. I have always had the customer pay after the service has been rendered, and I have never had a problem. One rule though, is that I don't do the job unless someone is going to be there at least at the completion of the job to pay. I do accept credit cards using "Square" which is a product that is free to get but they charge you 3% or so on each transaction using the swipe device they send you for your phone. Hope this answered your question, and thanks for the comment!

[@ThurstMETV]

Man Meets Junk I pass that cost to the customer the %3. Giving them Incentive to get cash or pay the charge. Www.junkstarz Com check me out.

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

@ThurstMETV, I thought about charging the customer the 3% but I sometimes tend to take the 3% hit because when customer hear they have to pay 3% charge for using a card... they whip out their check book, and I hate driving to the bank haha. Should I charge 3%, Yes.. Do I charge the 3%, rarely. Thanks for commenting, and cool business name!

[@ThurstMETV]

Man Meets Junk lol I feel you. I didnt charge it last year which was my 1st year in business but this year I am. Especially when you're doing a job over $1k-$2k. If you tell them upfront they will do there best to get cash before you arrive. O and I tend to stay away from checks lol I've been burned

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

@ThurstMETV, Surprisingly I have yet to be burned on a check (KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!), but that doesn't mean I don't try to avoid them at all cost. You make a good point though, in telling the customer beforehand that payments options and the extra charge for using a card.. Lol maybe I could go so far as to not offer a check as a method of payment. The last job I did (which is the video on my channel called "The little shed-fill on the prairie") she paid with checks, and I was kinda nervous at first. I had her pay per trailer and since the job took 3 days, each check I got I put it in the bank the same day. So if the next day I didn't see that it cleared I could know not to proceed until the payment went through for that trailer. It's not a bulletproof method, but it worked for me because I can only do junk removal part time due to my college classes.

[@robinsonromulus6300]

How can I get job

[@anthonycasola502]

kool

[@fingersmcgee2762]

is a 12 month business?

[@martinhall3315]

A lot of people in my area say it slows down in the winter but good luck to you

[@bradleymindt900]

Can't hear u dude

[@hollywood1000suz]

Can’t here you

[@ethanshidel1476]

Thanks for nothin, my grandma tells me that

[@rubye.8605]

Had to stop watching. Can't hear you!

[@007more7]

We're is the sound

[@KnowledgeIsPower19]

007 More I just played it an had no issues with sound nor has anyone else reported sound issues.

[@realtaste95]

@@KnowledgeIsPower19 can barely hear a thing

[@Elderofwaukeen]

When he said "Truck" did he mean pickup or box truck?

[@Treyes92]

Both

[@ethanking4954]

Both will work