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Get off the couch and start making #money! If there were ever a perfect time hone your inner #entrepreneur and start a #junkremoval #business, it would be NOW. Follow us on our #dayinthelife journey removing unwanted furniture, trash and general #JUNK. We put smiles on peoples faces and make a little money while we do it!
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[@evaneskew4546]

Thank you for sharing your journey. the content is awesome. I've been wanting to start a junk hauling business for a while now. I'm in NY and i'm getting fired from my job for not taking the vaccine. I got my van ready to go and i'm diving in head first. Thanks for the inspiration brother keep up the good work!!

[@SteveConroy1]

Fuck em! Get this junk removal ball rolling and don't forget to save! Before you know it, you'll be in a brand new dump truck!

[@TreachourusJdogg]

My local dump fee is around $150 a ton. Luckily where I live I can recycle paint and TVs/appliances for free. I have a 7x14 dump trailer with 2' sides (so 7ish yards) and I'm thinking $400 for a full trailer is the sweet spot. Shot myself in the foot on a job yesterday, $300 after tip with a full trailer, mostly fully truck bed, and I did a gnarly bush removal. I underestimated a lot going off the pics. Just got started like six weeks ago so I'm still learning a lot.

[@SteveConroy1]

Brush removal is always something I over estimate. We just did a brush job the other day, I gave the guy a firm price on a 1/2 load (something I NEVER DO, but we had a time slot to fill) and. the job would up filling a full load. I knew it was gonna happen too lol. LIVE AND YOU LEARN

[@Litbone_creations]

This is all really good content I watch a lot of your videos and really enjoy how informative you are I’m just getting into the business starting with a 5x8 trailer 6ft walls and a truck about 11 cubic yards in total. Small set up but we should be able to scale nicely. Thanks again!

[@TheBlaccheart]

love these videos. keep em coming.

[@jotaroplayz]

Enjoying your videos. Just purchased a 10ft Box Truck and going to start with a side hustle. Hoping it takes off and I can make it my main hustle. Transfer Station in my town is $50min and $70/ton.

[@SteveConroy1]

Theres a lot of versatility with a box truck. Since its a side hustle to start, I would hang onto some decent items and try to re sell when you're slow.

[@trriverajr]

Love the channel and content man. Considering leaving the desk job to start a junk removal business by me, as well as sharing that journey like you have been. GOOD STUFF

[@SteveConroy1]

It's a hustle for sure but well worth the freedom. Let me know if you have any questions I can help with! Thanks for watching!

[@westcoasthustle6133]

I would recommend that you start part time. May not be for you. It's physical labor. Some jobs are easy, while others can be a pain in the a**. But definitely lucrative

[@bennyfrankderose1046]

I’m so tired of my job now and ready to work with my own.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@bennyfrankderose1046 Get after it!

[@ghostofcato3052]

Great video Steve! Thanks buddy! Bruce.

[@SteveConroy1]

Thank you Bruce!

[@danahasson2892]

In Southern California during fees ranging from around $60 a ton at landfill up to $100 a ton at transfer Station. Full truck load starts at $695 for household items. Construction debris or heavy weight materials or items that require special handling are more . 20 cubic yard truck..I also have a larger truck 30 cubic yard truck full load $1045.

[@SteveConroy1]

Sweet! Are you including labor in your prices?

[@danahasson2892]

@@SteveConroy1 we include 4-5 man hours on 20 cubic yard truck. The 30 cubic yard truck is a Ford F750 dump truck we include 6-7 man hours or 1-2 loading with eather our bobcat tractors or we have a Kubota L47 tractor. Usually when we bring a tractor out we up charge more Because they have heavier stuff or Demolition

[@SteveConroy1]

@@danahasson2892 Love it! I used to drive a 650 hooklift. Thing was a beast.

[@misterpatron1]

Definitely thinking about doing this in chgo.

[@juananguiano1222]

Do it..

[@junkzombiesllc3259]

Like the camera of you getting everything ready in before you left.

[@SteveConroy1]

Thanks brother! I thought it was a good idea too. Came out looking good!

[@JFunded]

Can I get your email? I’m hoping to start also and I have a few questions

[@junkzombiesllc3259]

@@JFunded believe his email should be on his website.

[@erniegarcia5370]

What do you dump paint and gas thanks stay safe God bless you and your family I love that suburban for your wife

[@SteveConroy1]

We only take paint if it's dry and we only take gas canisters if they're empty. Those materials are considered hazardous and you need a licenses to transport them.

[@brettkoch5781]

What are you going to do with tile?

[@bennyfrankderose1046]

Do u use the scale to measuring all the junk? Or how do u estimate the weight of the junk?

[@SteveConroy1]

We use a scale at the transfer station. This is how they determine what the cost will be for us to dump the load.

[@angelofederico6768]

Love your videos.

[@yeahbuddy7437]

Thanks for info

[@SteveConroy1]

Yeeeaaaaahhhhh BUDDY!!!

[@ericlightkep]

So for large jobs, do you quote your load prices, complete the job and then give them an invoice? Versus an upfront price? Thanks

[@SteveConroy1]

Yes but when I provide them with an estimate I give them a high and a low.

[@AndersonHauling]

$90 minimum $100-$110/ton in Philly. $40/ton CLEAN dirt or concrete. Got a 91 F600 16x8x5 dump. 23.7cu yards, I want to charge $1500-$1000 to fill the truck. Do you think that's reasonable? 4 major price points with maybe 7 total including qtr truck, eighth of a truck, minimum charge and mattress removal. Love your videos bro, bought Premium youtube to listen while I work. Keep up the good work and continued good health to you and the family/crew.

[@alexavila227]

im barely getting started on junk removal im i have a 16 ft utility trailer charging 300$ per trailer also watching you from dallas bro dump fee per ton here is 36$

[@SteveConroy1]

Sweet! Make sure you don't over load that trailer!

[@JT-wo7mh]

Like your videos! What form of payment do you use from your customers, cash only, credit card?

[@bigfatloserwiththemanbunan6754]

Youre really going to be limiting yourself if you dont accept cards, apple pay, etc

[@GLOCKDADDY85]

I pay 70 a ton. I don’t charge per truckload the way I’ve been doing it for a while as I look at it and give them an estimate. I like to start doing it the way you do it so it’s a lot safer.

[@SteveConroy1]

Truckload is the most profitable way to go in junk removal.

[@stanp6383]

My work is slowing down and giving me off on Fridays and really considering this to fill in the missing income Living in a Philadelphia suburbs should be plenty of work out there...i think ? Lol

[@SteveConroy1]

YUP! Worth a shot at the very least.

[@franciscoarroyo8093]

What boots do you wear? That ice street looks slippery.

[@SteveConroy1]

My work boots are Red Wing Irish Setter Wingshooters. The boots I was wearing in the video are a Sorel winter boot. They are not composite or steel toe but they keep my feet warm and dry!

[@Gilpinshauling]

whats your price on a full load

[@HealthisWealth-gp2om]

Great video and very educational. I was wondering do you pay your employee daily or weekly? Is it necessary to pay workers comp? Finally, if your employee take a day off, do you have a backup or use a staffing agency to replace him? Thanks for your content!

[@SteveConroy1]

All I can say is good work is hard to find. Do what you need to do to keep them busy and paid!

[@Kidsofthecorn123]

Where I am at in Texas TS Min - $20 (I think I can get it for $10 if I prove residence lmao) 1 Ton - $55 (This goes to $40 with residence) I'm going to be starting with a pickup, if I don't build up walls and stay at 3 yards I think I'll do $100-120 per truck load. If I get up to 7 yards probably just double the full load price and a $70 minimum. I'll be ABUSING the pickup until I get some proof of concept and buy a dump trailer or finance a dump truck. I have also considered one of those dump bed conversion kits for a pick up that are like $500-1000 but I'm not sure I trust it. You got any advice on anything ?

[@SteveConroy1]

If you're planning on being in the business for the long haul, I would get into a dump truck as soon as its feasible.

[@Kidsofthecorn123]

@@SteveConroy1 will do. Appreciate the response and you're doing good work with the content, not many channels as small as yours putting out such high quality stuff.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@Kidsofthecorn123 Thanks Hayden!

[@SteveConroy1]

@@Kidsofthecorn123 I try brother! Thanks for watching

[@jbcorat5214]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the times, you make $20/$30/50k a month WOWED 🤜🏿💥🤛🏿

[@SteveConroy1]

Thank you brother! It's and everyday grind. NO DAYS OFF.

[@dariuslashawngillis]

Looking to start a junk removal business here soon. Going to just be using my pick up truck starting out. What size dump trailer do you suggest I get to start out?

[@SteveConroy1]

I'd start out with whatever you can afford. I started with just my pick up truck and built walls on the back then bought a dump truck. You don't NEED a trailer but if that's the route you plan on taking in the long run, I would get a 15 yarder. Usually 14ft long, 7ft. wide and 4ft tall.

[@isabellanguyen1956]

Hey buddy I did watch all your videos love it . I’m thinking to opening a business like your but don’t know where to start ! Pls help I live In Arkansas. God’s bless you and your family

[@SteveConroy1]

Do your research before sinking any money into the business. Find out the going rate for junk removal in your area and what competition you're up against. I have a video in the works about this topic!

[@harolddelaney9323]

What size is your dump trailer?

[@blackant8128]

How long have you been in this business. Also how long did it take for you to really take off ?

[@SteveConroy1]

I started Lug Away in October of 2017 but didn't really make moves until 2018. Took a year to get the name out there and have steady consistent work.

[@tomt3468]

Thanks for making these great videos! How big of an area do you typically service? I’m in the research stage here. I traded in my 1500 for a diesel 3500. Will buy a pj 14’dm high side soon. And hopefully a light duty dump truck after a year.

[@SteveConroy1]

We have a 25 mile service area from where our transfer station is located. We do travel outside of this area if we are asked but we charge to do so. I had the PJ DM and love it. Awesome piece of equipment.

[@tomt3468]

@@SteveConroy1 Thanks and happy New Year! I may have to do a larger radius here in this part of Colorado but I will build that into my pricing...hoping the new president/vice pres do not take fuel prices back to $5 per gallon as this new truck is a thirsty beast!

[@SteveConroy1]

@@tomt3468 I hear you! What year is your 3500?

[@tomt3468]

@@SteveConroy1 This one is a leftover 2019. 4x4 crew cab. It’s a dually which I didn’t really need but it was marked down $20k below the same trim single rear wheel 2020s that they had. So this 2019 Silverado high country 3500 was 60k. They gave me 44k for my trade which was paid off. Seemed like a good deal. I’m only getting about 12 mpg around town without the trailer though. Anticipating that I’ll probably get 8mpg with the trailer but we’ll see!

[@SteveConroy1]

@@tomt3468 High Country is a sweet ride! 12mpg sounds about right though for whippin' around town. Add the trailer and your toast! I hate pulling my trailer through the city. I can watch the gas gauge drop lol.

[@playgame-zw2zq]

So when you have a costumer and you have to do work for him do you have like a contract with that person?

[@savsoeun5502]

Hi awesome video thanks,,Do I need to apply for a Business permit to start a junk removal?

[@tyronebailey6643]

Where do you get junk removal trucks

[@dacoldest3896]

Does it matter if you have a lot of junk haulers in your area? Is that a factor?

[@SteveConroy1]

Absolutely not. I asked myself the same thing when I started. Then I looked around and saw the hundreds of landscapers servicing the same towns day after day. As long as you are reasonably priced, responsible, fair and hard working, you'll do great in this business.

[@dacoldest3896]

@@SteveConroy1 Thank you man!! I figured it was all in my head bc i see alot of junk companies bc i do contruction removal making someone else rich and I feel like its my turn haha.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@dacoldest3896 Get that PAPER!

[@montymatthews]

are there any JRA IN ALBERTA CANADA

[@brettkoch8514]

How much time do you allow yourself between jobs? Also what do you do if the customer obviously adds more stuff after the quote? Appreciate it bro!

[@SteveConroy1]

This will all depend on where the jobs are. Sometimes 20 minutes if they are near our transfer station, sometimes 1 hour. If the customer adds more, we'll take it if we have the time. This also can vary because of the situation the customer is in. Are they closing on their home and they NEED it gone today or can they wait a day or two for us to come back?

[@brettkoch8514]

@@SteveConroy1 thanks 🙏. You are awesome! I appreciate your response!

[@SteveConroy1]

@@brettkoch8514 I'll use a few of the questions you asked in the last day or two in the next video and go in depth for ya!

[@brettkoch8514]

@@SteveConroy1 that’s awesome 😎. I’ll look forward to seeing your video !! Appreciate you! How far away are you from Cambridge?

[@SteveConroy1]

@@brettkoch8514 I live 15 minutes away. We do service that area but it can be very difficult to find parking anywhere. Nine times out of ten, when we do a job in Cambridge, it's a NIGHTMARE

[@misterpatron1]

I would go get 3 guys from Home Depot to load and unload.

[@lalotz]

Yeah, racist much?

[@Noshame-773]

looking to get a junk removal business started, do you or anyone have any tips on start up money and beginners mistakes to avoid ?

[@SteveConroy1]

Take a look at my video "How to start a Junk Removal business" kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPapnVmgc-cr9E

[@Thejudge4545]

Are you looking for a part time laborer? Cause I am interested getting into this business to gain exprience.

[@turbo5442]

Do you invoice on the spot?

[@SteveConroy1]

Always. In some of my videos you'll hear me say "we're gonna hit the dump to check weight". In those cases, when were dealing with heavy dense material, I always tell the customer BEFORE HAND if its heavy stuff, we'll be going to the dump before I invoice them incase I need to add on a weight charge (pro rated)

[@TheNinjaPicker]

In Delaware Dump Fee is $78 a ton, 10x6x6 box truck is $465 and I charge extra for construction material to cover the weight. Heavy stuff in the basement or large tvs get a fee also.

[@SteveConroy1]

I hear that! People don't understand weights at all. It's kind of comical at this point.

[@SSMWRX11]

$500+ dump fee!!!!! holy cow

[@ShaneDurbin]

NorCal here, 1 Ton: $110 Full Load: $600 (14 CuYds) Min: $95 (3 CuYds) What do you think?

[@SteveConroy1]

I think you minimum is trash but it is what it is. Full load price at $600 with 1 ton at $110 sounds right to me. Have you started your business yet!?

[@ShaneDurbin]

@@SteveConroy1 Hard start jan 1st What should my minimum look like?

[@SteveConroy1]

@@ShaneDurbin I think I might have misread you first comment lol. Is your businesses minimum $95 or is the Dumps minimum $95? I read it as the dumps minimum was $95. If YOUR BUSINESS minimum is $95 then thats perfect! Thats a great way to get a lot of the single item pick ups.

[@ShaneDurbin]

@@SteveConroy1 Haha, that’s right. My minimum pick up is $95. The dump minimum in my area is more like $35 or something (another piece of research I have to do). Thanks again!

[@SteveConroy1]

@@ShaneDurbin Yea man $95 minimum pick up is golden.

[@georgelokko4333]

what do you charge for a job like this?

[@SteveConroy1]

The job in Arlington was multiple truck loads with varying hours on site for each one. A job this size can be anywhere from $1500 - $3000 depending on what area of the country you're in.

[@jbcorat5214]

Wow I called needham RTS they said needham residents only I’m dead 😵 I’m getting killed in the south shore

[@SteveConroy1]

Yup. We all sort of got grandfathered in. I wouldn't travel from Brockton to Needham just to dump though. Whats closest to you?

[@jbcorat5214]

@@SteveConroy1 but out here is just extremely expensive mattresses are $50

[@jbcorat5214]

@@SteveConroy1 out here is $50 to dump a mattress.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@jbcorat5214 Its usually $60 anywhere around here. Needham is the only place I've found thats $25 to recycle and that will be going up to $40 or $50 very soon.

[@angelofederico6768]

Still!!! how much r u paying your employees?

[@matthiasdavin8353]

So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@arslanfree7471]

Hello my friend! How much do you pay for a guy who works on you?

[@SteveConroy1]

Nobody works on me. But if you are talking about someone who works FOR you, I would pay no less than $17 an hour

[@arslanfree7471]

@@SteveConroy1 sorry for my English) I am not native American speaker...

[@ericpena1449]

I'm Barely Starting Junk-Removal WHAT you Recommend

[@SteveConroy1]

Do some research on the market you plan on doing business in. Thats step 1

[@angelofederico6768]

R U paying your employees buy that job, day, or the hour? just trying 2gage some kind of schedule 4 my own employees, as I need their services? Just sayin'.

[@giuliom8520]

I guess you'll be back later for the demo too, right? Looks like a little money pit, for ya.

[@SteveConroy1]

Nah contractor bought that place and if gonna gut it. Probably paid just under a million. Thats how wild this market is in MA near Boston.

[@GLOCKDADDY85]

What are you doing as far as advertising seems like you stay busy? My business is 80% dumpsters and about 20% junk removal.

[@SteveConroy1]

I have a lot of different advertising/marketing that I do. Making a video on that as we speak! What I can say is that what works for me is not necessarily what will work in your area. Keep your eyes peeled for the video, it will be a great help for everyone!

[@AlihassanMehar-ez6vq]

Love These videos. Keep em coming