1-844-Junk-Rat

What 1-844-Junk-Rat does

1-844-Junk-Rat is a family-owned junk removal company founded in 1997, headquartered in New Jersey, and legally operated under Maximum Cleaning Service Inc. (NJDEP License #34094). The company provides residential and commercial junk, trash, and rubbish removal across the tri-state area of New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York, with a documented eco-disposal program that recycles over 60% of items annually and donates reusable goods (up to 70% of which is furniture) to local churches and nonprofit partners, alongside a 10% net profit donation commitment to those same church partners. Its service portfolio is organized around four primary modes — full-service hauling with uniformed crews at a flat fee based on truck volume; a DIY bag product called RATSBAG sold online in Small (1 cu.yd), Medium (3 cu.yd), and Large (8 cu.yd) sizes; a $20-discount garage/driveway/curbside pickup; and a 50%-off self-delivered drop-off option — supplemented by specialized cleanouts (estate, foreclosure, hoarder, attic, basement, garage, storage) and item-specific removals (appliances, mattresses, electronics, hot tubs, boats, decks, sheds, fences, carpets).

Name

1-844-Junk-Rat

Legal name

Maximum Cleaning Service Inc.

Website

https://1844junkrat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1-844-Junk-Rat is a family-owned junk removal firm founded in 1997, serving residential and commercial customers across New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York. It offers flat-rate full-service hauling, a DIY bag product (RATSBAG), and specialty cleanouts for estate, hoarder, and foreclosure jobs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Junk Removal Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAKALAA

Residential Junk Removal & Hauling

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Junk Removal, Hauling & Cleanout Services

SECONDARYHSAFADAI

Donation, Recycling & Junk Sorting for Garages/Basements/Attics

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Garage, Basement & Attic Organization

SECONDARYHSAFAFAH

Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Moving, Downsizing & Estate Organization

SECONDARYHSAIAOAF

Property Cleanouts & Lot Clearing (Overgrown Yard Cleanups)

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Junk Removal & Yard Waste Hauling

SECONDARYBPALABAG

Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Solid Waste Transfer Stations & Material Handling

Keywords

• Junk removal services
• Waste hauling
• Estate cleanouts
• Debris removal
• Computer recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Junk Removal: Flat-fee junk removal service where customers pay based on volume of truck space used. Includes all labor, dumping fees, and disposal. Pricing is determined by how much space junk occupies on the truck, not by weight or time.
2. RATSBAG DIY Bags: Customers purchase bags online at ratsbag.com, fill them at their own pace, and schedule pickup for 50% off regular price or pay full price for pickup service.
3. Drop-Off Service: Customers can bring junk to the company's truck and receive 50% off regular pricing for self-service drop-off.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

1-844-Junk-Rat provides full-service junk hauling for residential and commercial customers across the NJ/NY/CT tri-state area, including estate, foreclosure, hoarder, and storage-unit cleanouts. The company also operates a DIY bag-based removal product called RATSBAG, offers garage and driveway pickups, drop-off disposal, and electronic-waste/computer recycling. Services are backed by NJDEP licensing (#34094) and nearly three decades of family-owned operation since 1997.

Product overview

1-844-Junk-Rat is a family-owned junk removal service company operating since 1997 in New Jersey, serving the tri-state area (NJ, CT, NY). The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on full-service junk removal with four primary service models: Full Service Junk Removal (labor and disposal for flat fee), RATSBAG (DIY bag-based removal in Small/Medium/Large sizes), Garage & Driveway Pickup ($20 off when customers bring items to the curb), and Drop-Off Service (50% off for customer-delivered items). Beyond core removal, the company provides comprehensive specialty services including Estate Clean Out, Foreclosure Clean Out, Hoarder Clean Up, and various property-specific clean outs (Attic, Basement, Garage, Storage). Specialized removal services cover appliances, furniture, electronics (TVs, computers), exercise equipment, hot tubs, boats, carpets, mattresses, and outdoor structures (decks, sheds, fences). The company emphasizes environmental responsibility through recycling (60%+ of items annually) and donations to local charities and churches, with 10% of net profits donated to local churches. Pricing is volume-based (flat fee by truck space used) with free estimates, same-day/next-day service, and guaranteed lowest prices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Service Junk Removal End-to-end junk hauling where the company's crew arrives, loads, and hauls away items from a customer site. Offered to both residential and commercial customers across the NJ/NY/CT tri-state area.
• RATSBAG DIY Bag-Based Removal Proprietary DIY bag-based removal product that lets customers fill provided bags at their own pace and schedule a pickup, offering a lower-cost alternative to full-service junk hauling. Aimed at budget-conscious residential customers with smaller loads.
• Garage & Driveway Pickup Targeted pickup service for items a customer has already consolidated and staged in a garage or driveway, simplifying the removal process. Available to residential customers.
• Drop-Off Service Self-service option allowing customers to drop off junk directly at the company's Newark, NJ facility instead of scheduling a pickup. Suited for customers with their own transportation who want a lower-cost disposal option.
• Estate Cleanout Full-property cleanout of an estate, typically coordinated with executors, families, or real-estate agents following a death or property transition. Includes removal of furniture, personal belongings, and accumulated items.
• Foreclosure Cleanout Time-sensitive cleanout of bank-owned or foreclosed properties, typically coordinated with banks, real-estate agents, or property managers preparing a home for resale.
• Hoarder Cleanout Compassionate full-property cleanout of hoarder homes, dealing with high-volume, sensitive, and logistically complex situations. Typically coordinated with family members, social workers, or property owners.
• Storage Unit Cleanout Cleanout of contents from residential or commercial storage units, often triggered by lease termination, default, or customer-initiated decluttering.
• Commercial Junk Removal Dedicated junk and debris removal service for commercial customers, including offices, retail locations, warehouses, and job sites. Handles recurring and one-time volume.
• Computer Recycling Electronic-waste handling service that responsibly recycles computers and related electronics for residential, commercial, and government clients.
• Moving & Trash Removal Junk and trash removal tied to moves, property turnovers, or one-time cleanups, supporting both residential and commercial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of items recycled/donated annually, reducing landfill impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Local Recycling Companies/FacilitiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with certified local recycling facilities to ensure proper disposal and recycling of electronics, appliances, and other materials in compliance with NJDEP regulations.
• Local Churches and Non-Profit OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonates reusable furniture, clothing, and shoes to local churches and charity organizations. Supports church garage sales that fund missionaries and orphanages overseas. Also donates 10% of net profits to local churches.
• Newark Church PartnershipkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary church partner in Newark that conducts garage sales with donated items, using proceeds to support missionaries and orphanages overseas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1-800-GOT-JUNK: Largest North American junk removal franchise with full-service residential and commercial hauling. Directly comparable as the category leader with similar volume-based pricing model and same-day service offering.
• College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: National franchise offering junk removal and moving services with two-person crew model. Comparable on service breadth, pricing transparency, and tri-state market presence.
• Junk King: National junk removal franchise with eco-friendly recycling emphasis and volume-based pricing. Direct competitor in residential and commercial hauling with similar service tiers.
• The Junkluggers: Eco-focused junk removal franchise with donation-first and recycling-heavy model. Closely comparable to 1-844-Junk-Rat's 60%+ recycling and 70% donation positioning.
• LoadUp: Technology-enabled junk removal company offering upfront online pricing and on-demand booking. Comparable on flat-rate pricing model and digital-first customer experience.
• Two Men and a Truck: National franchise combining moving and junk hauling with multi-state presence in the Northeast. Comparable on residential service model and tri-state market overlap.
• JDog Junk Removal: Veteran-owned junk removal franchise with strong community and charitable giving emphasis. Comparable on certification-driven differentiation and similar service portfolio.
• 1-800-RID-OF-IT: Regional junk removal service in the Northeast operating with similar crew-based full-service model. Comparable on residential and commercial hauling in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: One of the largest U.S. waste management companies with residential and commercial solid waste collection. Comparable as an incumbent in the broader waste hauling space though focused on municipal-scale contracts.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services provider with residential, commercial, and industrial hauling. Adjacent incumbent offering similar collection services but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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