What The Junkluggers does

The Junkluggers is a US-based eco-focused junk removal franchise founded in 2004 by Josh Cohen and headquartered operationally under parent company Authority Brands, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland. The company delivers full-service residential and commercial junk removal across 26 states through a network of independently owned and operated franchisees, with service offerings spanning furniture, appliance, e-waste, estate cleanouts, hoarding support, renovation debris, hot tub, piano, and storm cleanup. The company's differentiator is its "Green Guarantees" commitment to donating and recycling items before landfill disposal, supported by partnerships with charities including Goodwill, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Furniture Sharehouse, Special Olympics of Texas, and Alliance Against Homelessness.

The business operates a volume-based pricing model where customers pay for the truck space their items occupy, with free on-site estimates guaranteed not to be exceeded. Revenue is generated through franchise fees, royalties, and service transactions across both residential and commercial segments, with customer acquisition driven by local SEO, Google reviews (4.9 rating across 76,624 reviews), PR coverage in Forbes, US News, Treehugger, EcoWatch, and The Spruce, and a national accounts program for commercial verticals. Same-day and next-day service availability with two-hour appointment windows is a stated operational standard.

The franchise system is supported by Authority Brands' corporate infrastructure, which reported 200+ franchise deals across its portfolio in 2025. Recent product extensions include dumpster rentals, curbside zero-touch pickup, labor-only services, delivery services, and a Remix Market resale platform, signaling movement from single-service junk removal toward a broader waste and decluttering ecosystem. No proprietary technology platform, API, or mobile application is disclosed; the company's technology stack appears limited to consumer-facing booking and franchise-marketing infrastructure.

Name

The Junkluggers

Legal name

The Junkluggers

Website

https://junkluggers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Junkluggers is a US junk removal franchise operating in 26 states, providing eco-focused residential and commercial hauling, cleanouts, and disposal services through independently owned franchisees under parent Authority Brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Junk Removal and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Waste Collection (5621), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH), Donation, Recycling & Junk Sorting for Garages/Basements/Attics (HSAFADAI), Hoarding & Biohazard-Adjacent Cleanouts (Non-regulated) (HSAIAOAL), Property Cleanouts & Lot Clearing (Overgrown Yard Cleanups) (HSAIAOAF)

Keywords

• Junk removal services
• Eco-friendly disposal
• Residential hauling
• Commercial cleanouts
• Waste management franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Seymour

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Junk Removal Services: The Junkluggers generates revenue through transaction-based junk removal services charged by the volume of space items occupy in their trucks. Pricing is determined on-site after assessment of items, with the guarantee that final cost will not exceed the written estimate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Junkluggers provides full-service residential and commercial junk removal through a franchise network across 26 U.S. states. Customers book online or by phone; uniformed crews arrive on-site, provide free estimates, lift and haul away unwanted items, and dispose of them via an eco-friendly hierarchy of donation, recycling, then responsible disposal, supported by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and tax-deductible donation receipts. Pricing is transaction-based, determined by the volume of space items occupy in the truck, with a written estimate that customers will not exceed.

Product overview

The Junkluggers is an eco-friendly junk removal franchise network operating under Authority Brands. The core offering is full-service residential and commercial junk removal, where teams arrive on-site to assess items, provide estimates, and haul away unwanted materials. The company differentiates through its "Green Guarantees" commitment—donating and recycling as much material as possible rather than sending it to landfills. The service portfolio includes core removal services (furniture, appliances, e-waste, estate cleanouts, hoarding support), specialized removals (hot tubs, pianos, mattresses), commercial services (office cleanouts, construction debris), and add-on services (curbside pickup, labor-only, dumpster alternatives, same-day service). All locations provide free on-site estimates, 100% satisfaction guarantees, and donation receipts for items given to charity partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junk Removal Services Full-service residential and commercial junk removal with same-day or next-day availability; crews arrive on-site, lift and haul away unwanted items, and dispose via donation, recycling, or responsible disposal.
• Appliance Removal Removal of household appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, ovens, and microwaves, with proper refrigerant handling where applicable.
• Furniture Removal Removal of residential and commercial furniture including sofas, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, desks, sleeper sofas, and office furniture.
• E-Waste Recycling Electronic waste recycling and removal of computers, televisions, monitors, printers, and other electronic devices, delivered to EPA-regulated recycling facilities.
• Estate Cleanouts Professional estate cleanout services to sort, organize, and remove items during major life transitions such as downsizing, moving, or after a loss.
• Hoarding Cleanout Support Discreet, respectful hoarding cleanout support for overwhelming or unsafe situations with compassionate handling.
• Hot Tub Removal Specialized removal of hot tubs, spas, and similar large outdoor items with proper disposal.
• Commercial Junk Removal Full-service commercial junk removal for businesses including office furniture removal, cubicle teardowns, storage areas, renovation debris, and equipment disposal.
• Same-Day Junk Removal Expedited junk removal service with same-day or next-day availability and two-hour appointment windows.
• Dumpster Rental Alternative Dumpster rental alternative services for customers who prefer self-service junk removal options.
• Curbside Pickup Zero-touch curbside junk pickup service where customers place items at the curb and the team hauls everything away without the customer needing to be present.
• Labor Services Labor-only lifting services for items that need to be moved but not removed from the property.
• Delivery Services Delivery services for purchased items in addition to removal services.
• Attic, Basement, and Garage Cleanouts Cleanout services for residential spaces including attics, basements, and garages with full decluttering support.
• Yard Debris Removal Outdoor space cleanup including removal of playground sets, patio furniture, sheds, fences, and seasonal yard debris.
• Senior Downsizing Specialized services for seniors downsizing their homes, including careful handling of sentimental items and donation coordination.
• Storage Unit Cleanout Cleanout services for storage units, including removal of abandoned items and full-space decluttering.
• Renovation Cleanouts Post-renovation and construction debris cleanup services for residential and commercial properties.
• Storm and Disaster Cleanup Emergency cleanup services following storms, natural disasters, and other urgent situations requiring rapid debris removal.
• Piano Removal Specialized removal of pianos including baby grand pianos, with proper equipment for navigating stairs and tight spaces.
• Mattress Removal Removal and responsible disposal or recycling of mattresses and box springs.
• Refrigerator and Freezer Removal Specialized removal of refrigerators, freezers, and other cooling appliances with proper refrigerant handling.
• Trash Removal Regular trash removal service for households and businesses.
• Computer Recycling Eco-friendly computer and electronic device recycling with data security considerations.
• Green Guarantees Service Commitment Eco-friendly service commitment including donation of reusable items, recycling of materials, and tax-deductible donation receipts within 14 days.
• National Accounts Program Multi-location national accounts program supporting commercial and enterprise clients with consistent junk removal services across geographies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Items donated and recycled rather than sent to landfill
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goodwill/Goodwill IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership for donating usable items. The Junkluggers delivers items to Goodwill locations where they are resold to support workforce development programs.
• Big Brothers Big SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting youth mentorship programs through item donations.
• Furniture SharehousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for donating furniture to families in need through local charity network.
• Special Olympics of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundraiser partnership where The Junkluggers donates $25 per service to Special Olympics of Texas. Customer booking confirms participation.
• Alliance Against HomelessnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting homeless outreach programs through item donations.
• Authority BrandscoreOthersThe Junkluggers is owned and operated under Authority Brands, a home services franchise company. Authority Brands provides corporate infrastructure, marketing support, and franchise system management.
• EPA-Regulated Recycling FacilitiesminorOthersPartnership with EPA-regulated recycling facilities for proper e-waste and electronic disposal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: National junk removal and moving franchise serving residential and commercial customers with full-service hauling and donation partnerships. Comparable franchise structure, eco-friendly positioning, and service breadth to The Junkluggers.
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Largest junk removal franchise in North America offering residential and commercial hauling with volume-based pricing. Directly comparable to The Junkluggers on service model, customer base, and franchise distribution, though larger scale and longer operating history.
• LoadUp: Tech-enabled junk removal company providing on-demand hauling with upfront online pricing. Comparable service offering and customer base, with a more technology-led GTM motion versus The Junkluggers' franchise-led model.
• Two Men and a Truck: National moving and junk removal franchise serving residential and commercial customers with intra- and intercity hauling. Comparable franchise footprint, customer segments, and overlap on junk hauling services.
• Bin There Dump That: Residential-friendly dumpster rental franchise with residential-friendly bins for cleanouts, renovations, and junk projects. Comparable customer use cases to The Junkluggers' dumpster rental alternative and cleanout services.
• JDog Junk Removal & Hauling: Veteran-founded junk removal franchise offering residential and commercial hauling with similar franchisee-driven distribution. Directly comparable to The Junkluggers on business model and target customer, differentiated by military-affiliated brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Major US solid waste and recycling hauler serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with collection and disposal services. Broad incumbent competitor on the commercial junk and recycling collection side of The Junkluggers' business.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste and environmental services provider offering collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal across residential and commercial segments. Overlaps with The Junkluggers on bulky waste hauling but operates at much larger scale with municipal contracts.
• Rubicon Technologies: Technology and services company focused on waste and recycling management for businesses and municipalities. Adjacent incumbent competitor leveraging software-driven routing and sustainability reporting, partially overlapping with The Junkluggers' commercial and eco-friendly positioning.

Emerging players

• Got Junk Removal (regional independents): Digital marketplace and dumpster rental aggregator connecting customers with local haulers and roll-off container providers. Comparable to The Junkluggers' dumpster alternative offering and serves a similar DIY-adjacent customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-junkluggers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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