Junk and debris hauling with a truck

Homeowners, landlords, property managers, realtors and small businesses clearing out a space.

Flat price based on how much space the load takes in your truck, plus extra for heavy items or disposal fees. Repeat work comes from landlords and realtors.

• Physical fitness for heavy lifting
• Safe loading and driving
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license or a waste hauler permit
• General liability and commercial auto insurance, since personal auto policies may not cover business use
• Hazardous items such as paint, chemicals, asbestos and electronics often can't go in regular landfills, so check local rules
• Dump fees and fuel can eat into margins, so price jobs carefully

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $12,000, depending on the truck or trailer you use, insurance and other equipment. Dump fees and fuel are ongoing costs to price into each job.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many jobs you take and what you charge. Dump fees and fuel can eat into margins, so price jobs carefully.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license or waste hauler permit. Check general liability and commercial auto insurance, since personal policies may not cover business use, and local rules on hazardous items like paint, chemicals and electronics.