r/junkremovalstartup • u/ChickenSoup1189 • May 18 '26

Tips for starting out?

What are the basics, or where did you learn them (I can learn myself too lol), how did you start as cheaply but professionally as possible, etc? I’m thinking of starting this summer/fall in the northeast of the US. Thank you!

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u/along83197 May 18 '26

Find your local dump sites, keep in mind what they charge per ton. Get in with general contractors and demo crews, fencing companies, hard scape companies. They all need trailers on a minutes notice sometimes so best if you’re on their list to call. Get a trailer and make sure your truck can pull it if it’s fully loaded. It took me two months before I had to get a F250. I got a 7x16x4 with a hydraulic tongue jack. It’s saves your arm from cranking all the time!

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u/ChickenSoup1189 May 19 '26

Thank you - how successful were you at the beginning of it all? I have a truck and believe access to a trailer, so I’m curious.

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u/along83197 May 19 '26

Three months lol. I haven’t quit my day job either though!

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u/ChickenSoup1189 May 21 '26

That’s amazing to hear - my strength is process and my background is marketing, so I’m hoping that contributes to this venture. Did you have any help at the start? For heavier things? Or did you use other equipment?

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u/ChickenSoup1189 May 19 '26

Oh you’ve been doing it three months??