Junk It Junk Removal LLC

What Junk It Junk Removal LLC does

Junk It Junk Removal LLC is a family-owned junk hauling business founded in 2012 and headquartered at 6855 NE 82nd Ave Suite #1 in Portland, Oregon, co-owned by Dupree Carter and Michelle Carter. The company serves residential customers, commercial businesses, property managers, real estate professionals, and municipalities across the greater Portland metro area and Vancouver, Washington, with a 6-7 person team operating a fleet of three branded trucks in 15, 17, and 26 cubic yard capacities. Core offerings include residential junk removal, commercial cleanouts, furniture and appliance removal, construction debris haul-away, estate cleanouts, eviction cleanouts, illegal dumping cleanup, and biohazard waste handling, plus specialized trauma-informed hoarding cleanup led by certified staff. Differentiated capabilities include Avetta certification, an Oregon Property Services Contractors License (#57282), biohazard cleanup credentials, a second-chance employer model with vetted staff, and a donation-and-recycling-first disposal pipeline to nonprofits such as Trash for Peace, PACS, The Arc Portland Metro, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Free Geek.

The business makes money primarily through volume-based transactional pricing, with jobs segmented by truck and load fraction (for example, a quarter load on the 26 cubic yard truck starts at $390 and a full load at $1,160), augmented by surcharges on commercial items, hoarding cleanups, and accessibility-driven labor. Pricing is transparent, includes labor, transport, and disposal, and is supported by free on-site estimates for larger jobs; payment methods include cash, credit cards, online payments, company checks, and escrow arrangements for estate cleanouts. The company is beginning to layer in recurring revenue through a Day Porter Service for businesses and HOAs and a Property Management Patrol subscription tier starting at $200/month that bundles scheduled visits, base cubic yards, photo documentation, and preferred overage pricing, indicating a deliberate shift toward contract-based commercial work alongside the consumer transaction base.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer across phone (503-256-6276), email, the live.vcita online scheduling portal, and free on-site estimates, supplemented by an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, Houzz, Pinterest, and X, plus earned media features in Willamette Week, Patch.com, Redfin Magazine, Detroit Free Press, and recognition as an Oregon Metro official verified hauler. The company does not have any disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and remains a private LLC under founding-family control.

Name

Junk It Junk Removal LLC

Legal name

Junk It Junk Removal LLC

Website

https://junkitportland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Junk It Junk Removal LLC is a family-owned Portland, Oregon junk hauling company serving residential, commercial, real estate, property management, and municipal customers across the Portland metro and Vancouver, WA with volume-based pricing, a 3-truck fleet, and specialized biohazard and trauma-informed hoarding cleanup services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Removal Services

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), Hoarding & Biohazard-Adjacent Cleanouts (Non-regulated) (HSAIAOAL), Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ), Demolition Debris & Light Tear-Out Cleanouts (HSAKALAN)

Keywords

• Junk removal services
• Residential debris hauling
• Commercial cleanout services
• Estate and hoarding cleanup
• Construction debris removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland, Or

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Junk Removal Services: Volume-based pricing model charging by truckload increments (minimum load, quarter load, half load, three-quarter load, full load). Pricing based on space items take up in the truck. Includes labor, transport, and disposal costs. Same-day and next-day service available.
2. Commercial and Hoarder Cleanups: Higher surcharge costs for commercial items and hoarding cleanups due to increased disposal costs. Additional labor charges may apply for bagging, hand-picking, or accessibility issues.
3. Day Porter Services: Regular maintenance and cleanups for businesses, HOAs, and property managers. Can be one-time or scheduled ongoing service.
4. Property Management Patrol Services: Recurring service plans for trash enclosure maintenance with scheduled visits per month, base cubic yards included per visit, photo documentation, and preferred pricing for overages.
5. Estate Cleanout Escrow Payments: Special payment arrangement for estate cleanouts allowing payment in escrow for larger jobs requiring special handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Junk It Junk Removal LLC is a family-owned junk removal and cleanout company that hauls away unwanted items, debris, appliances, furniture, and bulky waste for residential and commercial customers in the Portland metro and Vancouver, WA area. Services span single-item pickups, full-property and garage cleanouts, eviction and estate cleanouts, hoarding and trauma-informed cleanup, construction debris removal, illegal dumping cleanup, ongoing day-porter and trash-enclosure maintenance, and donation pickups routed to local nonprofits. Pricing is volume- and load-based with free, transparent estimates.

Product overview

Junk It Junk Removal LLC is a family-owned junk removal company offering a comprehensive suite of services for residential and commercial clients across the Portland metro area. The core service portfolio consists of volume-based junk removal with multiple truck sizes (15, 17, and 26 cubic yard), supplemented by specialized services including furniture removal, office furniture removal, real estate junk removal, construction debris removal, and hoarding clean up services. Additional offerings include day porter services for ongoing property maintenance, trash enclosure clean outs for commercial properties, illegal dumping cleanup with biohazard handling, estate cleanout services with escrow payment options, and appliance/mattress removal. The company operates on a tiered pricing model based on truck load volume and provides free estimates with transparent pricing. Services are delivered by uniformed professionals with eco-friendly disposal practices prioritizing donation and recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day and next-day service available for urgent needs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Trash for PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on furniture fairs where usable furniture is redirected to the community. Junk It helps recover furniture and bulky items from the waste stream and redirects them to nonprofits and reuse hubs.
• PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular donations of usable items to this nonprofit that provides affordable goods and supports food and health programs for Portland families in need.
• The Arc Portland MetrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonations of gently used clothing and household goods. Partnered with their team during local pop-up events. Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Free GeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectronics recycling partner that accepts computers, monitors, electronics, cords, and phones for responsible disposal and reuse.
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (SE Portland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonations of furniture, appliances, and building materials that help local families become homeowners. Accepts appliances, cabinets, furniture, and more.
• Oregon MetroflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government agency that lists Junk It as an official verified hauler and reuse partner. Involved in community cleanup initiatives including Trash for Peace and bin decal projects.
• RedfinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Redfin Magazine article on fixer-upper renovation tips, with co-owner Dupree Carter providing expertise on asbestos handling and disposal costs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• PDX Junk Removal: Local Portland junk removal operator with similar residential and commercial service mix. Head-to-head competitor for the same Portland metro customer base.
• Portland Metro Junk Removal Pros: Portland-focused junk removal service with comparable residential and commercial offerings. Direct local competitive overlap in pricing and service area.
• Got Junk Portland: Local Portland junk hauling operator. Competes for the same residential and small-commercial volume-based jobs in the same geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management: Largest North American waste management company offering bulk pickup and commercial cleanout services. Provides context on the scale Junk It would need to reach to become a regional player.
• Republic Services: Major national waste and recycling hauler with bulky item collection programs. Indirectly competitive in commercial and bulk-waste streams that overlap with Junk It's commercial offerings.
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Largest North American junk removal franchise brand with national marketing, multi-truck fleets, and a similar volume-based pricing model. Directly comparable service offering but operates at a vastly larger scale than Junk It.

Emerging players

• LoadUp: Tech-enabled junk removal marketplace with upfront online pricing, same-day booking, and nationwide coverage. Represents the digital-first competitive threat that traditional operators face.

Direct peers

• Junk King: National junk removal franchise with eco-friendly disposal positioning, recycling-focused operations, and truck-load pricing. Closest direct competitor with similar service mix (residential, commercial, eco-friendly disposal).
• College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving: National junk hauling and moving franchise with similar residential and commercial service mix. Comparable volume-based pricing model and branded truck operations.

Others

• Trash for Peace: Portland-area nonprofit partner Junk It works with to redirect furniture and bulky items from the waste stream. Thematically connected via circular-economy and reuse partnership rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/junkitportland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JunkItJunkRemovalPortland
• Facebookfacebook.com/junkitportland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junkitjunkremovalportland
• Instagraminstagram.com/junkitjunkremoval
• Pinterestco.pinterest.com/junkitjunkremoval

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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