Junk King

What Junk King does

Junk King is a privately held, franchise-based junk removal company founded in 2005 in San Carlos, California, and currently operated as a brand under Neighborly (Dwyer Franchising LLC), which acquired the business in 2023 with Boxwood Partners advising on the transaction. The company operates through more than 110 locally owned franchise locations across 32 US states and Canada, serving residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and multi-location enterprise clients. Its core technology is operational rather than digital: proprietary "King-Size Trucks" that are 20% larger than competitor vehicles (18 cubic yards / 12'L x 8'W x 5'H), standardized franchise operating processes, and local sorting warehouses designed to recycle or donate up to 60% of every job, which the company positions as unique among national operators.

The company monetizes through three primary service models on a pay-as-you-go, volume-based pricing structure: full-service junk removal (where crews handle all heavy lifting and disposal), self-service 12-cubic-yard dumpster rentals with three pricing tiers, and Dumpster Bag Pickup for pre-filled heavy-duty bags. Free on-site estimates and a price-match guarantee underpin consumer trust, while a National Account Program targets commercial enterprises with centralized billing, volume discounts, and dedicated scheduling. Customer segments span residential homeowners (primary), commercial businesses (offices, retail, construction contractors, property management), and multi-location national accounts, with vertical-specific GTM in real estate, assisted living, hospitality, education, and retail/sign/display industries. Distribution is omnichannel via online booking, phone (1-888-888-JUNK), text (1-737-888-5865), and the Neighborly mobile app, supported by 340,159 displayed customer reviews at a self-reported 5/5 star rating.

Junk King was registered as Junk King SPV LLC and holds a registered trademark. Corporate employee count is reported at 101–250, reflecting franchisor-level staff rather than total system labor, which includes independently owned franchisee operators. Eco-friendly positioning and Neighborly's franchise infrastructure (backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise) constitute the primary differentiation versus local independent haulers. No funding rounds, leadership bios, or audited revenue figures were disclosed in the source material.

Name

Junk King

Legal name

Junk King SPV LLC

Website

https://junk-king.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Junk King is a North American franchise-based junk removal company operating 110+ locations across 32 US states and Canada, providing full-service hauling, dumpster rental, and bag pickup to residential and commercial customers under the Neighborly franchise platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Removal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), Dumpster Rental & Roll-Off Container Services (HSAKALAL), Industrial & Commercial Waste Collection (Roll-off/Front-load) (IMAIAFAB), Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH), Donation, Recycling & Junk Sorting for Garages/Basements/Attics (HSAFADAI)

Keywords

• Junk removal services
• Dumpster rental
• Waste hauling
• Property cleanouts
• Commercial debris removal

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Junk Removal: Junk removal service where customers pay based on the volume/space items take up in the truck. Free estimates provided, and customers can get same-day service. This is the primary revenue stream for both residential and commercial customers.
2. Dumpster Rental: Self-service dumpster rental with 12-cubic-yard capacity dumpsters. Customers pay based on space used with three tiers (minimum, half, full) and only pay for space actually used. 3-day rental included with first ton free.
3. Dumpster Bag Pickup: Pickup service for pre-filled dumpster bags (own brand or competitors like Bagster). Separate pickup fee plus cost of bag. Bags can hold up to 3 cubic yards or 3,000 pounds.
4. National Account Program: Commercial accounts with regular junk removal needs, offering volume discounts, centralized billing, dedicated scheduling, and customized service for multi-location businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Junk King provides junk removal, hauling, and disposal services to residential and commercial customers via a franchise network. Customers can book Full-Service Junk Removal where insured crews handle all heavy lifting and disposal, rent 12-cubic-yard self-service dumpsters, or schedule pickup of pre-filled dumpster bags. Services include property cleanouts, appliance and furniture removal, and commercial debris removal with up to 60% of collected items recycled or donated.

Product overview

Junk King operates as a franchise network of junk removal and hauling service centers across North America. The company offers three primary service delivery models: Full-Service Junk Removal (where crews handle all heavy lifting from pickup to disposal), Dumpster Rental (12-cubic-yard self-service dumpsters for DIY loading), and Dumpster Bag Pickup (for customers who fill their own bags and schedule collection). Services are segmented into residential and commercial categories, with offerings including property cleanouts, appliance removal, furniture removal, same-day service, and a National Account Program for multi-location businesses. The company differentiates through eco-friendly disposal practices, recycling or donating up to 60% of collected materials, and a franchise network of over 110 locally operated locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Junk King Dumpster Bag: A heavy-duty dumpster bag pickup service (3 cubic yards, up to 3,000 lbs capacity) that complements full-service junk removal and self-service dumpster rentals.
• Junk King Dumpster Rental
• National Account Program

Products and services

• Full-Service Junk Removal

Quantifiable outcome

• Recycle or donate up to 60% of every job
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NeighborlycoreOthersJunk King is a subsidiary/brand owned by Neighborly, a worldwide franchise holding corporation. Junk King was sold to Neighborly by previous owners. Neighborly provides the franchise infrastructure and brand backing, with subsidiaries including Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, and others.
• Local Recycling Centers and Donation CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJunk King has established partnerships with recycling centers and donation centers across the country to enable their 60% recycling rate. Materials sorted at local warehouses include metals, e-waste, paper, household goods, textiles, furniture, and appliances for proper recycling and donation.
• Contractors (Reno, NV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunk King Reno provides construction and renovation debris removal services to local contractors, committing to divert up to 60% of materials from landfills. This helps contractors meet sustainability expectations and regulatory compliance while improving operational efficiency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management: Waste Management is the largest North American waste and environmental services company, operating across collection, recycling, and disposal. It serves as a broad incumbent that competes with Junk King's commercial and roll-off offerings while also representing a potential acquisition or partnership target given Neighborly's portfolio synergies.
• Dumpsters.com: Dumpsters.com aggregates roll-off and front-load dumpster rentals from regional providers nationwide, serving as a distribution layer that overlaps with Junk King's commercial dumpster offerings. It represents a digital-first intermediary competing for the same contractor and property manager customers.
• Republic Services: Republic Services is a major waste management, recycling, and disposal company with national coverage and roll-off/construction services that overlap with Junk King's commercial and dumpster offerings. It is a broader incumbent in the same waste and recycling ecosystem where Junk King operates.

Direct peers

• Bin There Dump That: Bin There Dump That is a residential-friendly dumpster rental franchise that competes directly with Junk King's Dumpster Rental product line. Both companies target DIY-loading customers and homeowners, and their pricing models and dumpster configurations overlap closely.
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is the most direct competitor to Junk King, operating a franchise-based junk removal and hauling model across North America. Both companies serve residential and commercial customers with full-service junk removal, mirroring Junk King's core GTM and offering structure.
• College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: College HUNKS operates a national franchise network offering junk hauling, moving, and labor services with similar pricing models and customer segments. It directly competes with Junk King in residential junk removal and adds moving services that overlap with property cleanout demand.

Emerging players

• Dolly: Dolly is an on-demand moving, furniture delivery, and junk hauling platform that connects customers with trucks and helpers, overlapping with Junk King's commercial and residential services. It represents an emerging digital-enabled competitor in adjacent moving/hauling categories.
• LoadUp: LoadUp is a technology-enabled junk removal marketplace that competes in the same residential and commercial pickup space as Junk King. It represents an emerging, digitally native challenger with pricing transparency and on-demand booking that overlap with Junk King's direct-to-consumer motion.
• JDog Junk Removal & Hauling: JDog is a veteran-owned junk removal and hauling franchise with a national footprint that competes in residential and commercial cleanouts. It is an emerging franchise-based peer addressing overlapping customer pain points with a differentiated ownership positioning.

Others

• TaskRabbit: TaskRabbit is a gig marketplace for moving help, furniture assembly, and heavy lifting tasks, an adjacent service that overlaps with the labor portion of Junk King's full-service offering. Some customers substitute TaskRabbit for partial junk removal needs, making it a partial substitute rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JunkKingCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/JunkKingFranchise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junk-king

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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