Junk Removal Business Owner

Also called: Hauling Business Owner

Runs a business that hauls away old furniture, appliances, and clutter, and tries to donate or recycle most of it.

A day in the life

An owner books jobs, sends crews with trucks to clean out garages and estates, decides what goes to donation, recycling, or the dump, and markets the business online.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$60k
High
$150k

Owner income depends on the number of trucks and crews.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree needed; business skills and a truck to start.

Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. A fast-growing small-business niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI handles quotes and ads; lifting, hauling and dealing with customers stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, PE or fitness.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.

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