Full-Time junk removal and cleanout crew

Homeowners, families clearing an estate, property managers, realtors, landlords and small businesses.

Quotes by load size or by the job, often after a free on-site estimate. Extra income comes from selling or donating reusable items and from repeat work with realtors and property managers.

• Physical fitness and safe lifting
• Quoting jobs accurately on site
• Managing a helper and a daily schedule
• Handling sensitive situations, such as estate clearances, with care

• A commercial vehicle needs the right insurance, and some truck sizes may need a different class of licence, check with your provincial licensing body
• Once you hire, check WCB or WSIB registration and workplace safety rules in your province
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence or waste hauler permit
• Dump fees and fuel can shift your margins, so review your prices regularly
• Hazardous waste, electronics and appliances often have separate disposal rules, check with your local waste authority
• Winter can slow demand and make loading harder, so plan for seasonal swings in income
• If you work in Quebec, check French-language rules for signage and marketing

Estimated startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $45,000, depending on the truck, insurance and equipment you need. Check insurance and any licence class requirements for your truck size before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on job size and how many jobs you complete. Dump fees and fuel can shift your margins, so review prices regularly.

Check with your provincial licensing body about commercial vehicle insurance and licence class for your truck size, and whether your municipality requires a business licence or waste hauler permit. Once you hire, check WCB or WSIB registration and workplace safety rules.