Located in Southern California. Run a commercial tree care and landscape maintenance company for over 20 years. Started offering Junk Removal services to our clients about 2 years ago. Start off when I was walking a commercial property with the property managers and they said that they needed a call 1 800 got junk to pick up a couch that someone illegally dumped and when I heard how much they charged to pick up a couch I told him no problem we can handle that Now we handle all that junk removal at our commercial properties that we maintain.
Found a lot tools in my first gig. Sledge hammer. Long extension cord. Bungees. Hand truck with solid wheels. Flat wheel dollies. Crow bars. Push brooms. Square and Spade shovels. Pike. Big wrenches. List goes on.
Dude its never ending! Today we got 7 brand new rubber bungie's, a brand new ratchet set, 2 square shovels, a spade shovel and 4 never open golf towels. Life is good!
Morning love your info. I'm just starting out in Connecticut Get It Out. Your vedios r great for guys starting out in new england. Especially pricing vedios
I also recommend you get non skid/slip and steel sleeve that runs along the bottom of the boot to protect yourself from stepping on that one nail that's almost a foot long with the steel toe. They may be heavy, but when you step on that nail and it doesn't go through your feet will thank you and your walking on wet asphalt during or after you will be thanking your boots that you can go back to work the next day.
I already got most of the hand tools. I just bought a handtruck. Now I need a trailer and winch. I also got a pallet jack for free, which I can use on very large things
Think your video of what tools is needed. Was the best I've seen. Just 1 thing to add. A 🔋 power leaf blower. I have the Dewalt 60v. It goes with all other Dewalt 🔋. So save you on 1 battery for every tool. Plus you can us it indoors.
I agree! There are definitely situations that leaf blowers work and do not work in, but I would not consider one necessary. The can definitely make life easier thats for sure!
@@SteveConroy1 very true about the leaf blower. But having the right tools to get the job done fast and done right is alway better. I just don't believe in waiting for the tools you need. Because yes you can wait and get it for free. But some tools are definitely worth the extra money to finish those jobs faster then to work 20 more jobs and spend 5/20 min extra of work. Rather then invest in better tools. We will be investing in a dewalt 🔋 shop vac soon. Tool is not necessary. But drywall in landscape rock is a pain to pickup. But a customers seeing you go that extra mile pays off more then not to have the right tools. We always get compliments when we break out the Harbor Freight nail finder. To walk and pickup nails after we clean it up. Especially shingles from roof pickups.
All you need is a trailer or (rent a uhaul), sledgehammer, small wheel barrel, scoop shovel, framing hammer, pry bar, rotary hammer drill..I've made thousands of dollars with this simple setup which cost less than $500... you'll acquire more equipment as you go
Been following for a while. I am about to retire from the Army after 20 years and I want to finance a large Dump Trailer and just dive into my local area. I tried my hand at junk removal as an independent contractor just working with my truck and i made some good money. I had business cards and paid to advertise on Next Door app... Started in my neighborhood and started to expand. I couldn't put the time i wanted into it because i was working full time Active Duty in the Army at the time but I found the work fulfilling and made tons of contacts so fast. I also love flipping random stuff on the side. This type of work IS MY JAM and i can't wait to do it full time. Thanks for the content and free advice. Church bulletins GOLD advice like that my friend... I think i'll call it "Clean and Clean and Clear Junk Removal" also plan on doing dirt and gravel deliveries and maybe some landscaping/power washing..... Fayetteville, NC is HOT for junk removal y'all
Hey bud, great content I live in the Northshore. It’s nice to see someone in Mass with a channel for this so i can see how things are done around here. Did you get insurance and stuff right away or did you work for a while without?
I don't recall the brand name, but sledgehammer wise if it's a fancy looking tough rubber/ plastic kind that says unbreakable on it, it's garbage. We broke tons of them out in the oilfield lol. Granted we did more swinging there than you'd do in junk removal.
I believe it. For the work we use them for, I'd be shocked if I broke one. You might use a sledge hammer once or twice a day to bust up furniture that cant be broken down be the old smash and kick routine.
Love the channel and videos ! I own Firehouse Tree in Newburyport MA. I do tree removal/trimming, brush removal, junk removal clean outs, spring/ fall cleanups and snow plowing. Keep up the great videos. I have learned a lot from watching your videos! Nick Ault
Anything and everything. Most of the time it's used for the sawzall battery chargers sos we can keep them close and not have to plug them into an outlet in someones house.
Been watching all your videos. Plan on opening my own junk removal business in Rhode Island in a couple years. I was wondering if a CDL is required to operate a dump truck or dump trailer?
Great video, looks like we are doing alot of the same things. I like the smaller Brutes also, they fit through doors easier. Go through alot of those Husky bags myself. I found a glove that doesnt rip and we usually throw them away because they get so dirty. They are from Quill and are gray with the blue rubber grip. Cost is about $17 a dozen but worth it. Thanks for another great video!
Very true about the barrels. We used a Firm Grip glove for a while, lasted a good amount of time but was $10 for 3 pairs. These green ones were using now are $7 for 10 pairs. They have some grip and are thin which is nice. I cant find any decent gloves I can order in bulk though.
I gotta ask you, is it always fun to demolish furniture with the sledgehammer? Lol this is one of the reasons I want to start a business in this field.
It's fun for sure but it can be extremely annoying as well lol. The new furniture breaks the second you drop it. The old furniture can sometimes remain fully intact after multiple swings and smashes with a sledge. Making the phrase "they don't make them like the used to" 100% accurate.
I heard from junk removal authority. Hard plastic wheels on dolly mess up the flooring of customer, so Lee recommends soft plastic wheels. What are your thoughts on the hard vs soft plastic wheel situation? Have you messed up any of your customers floors with the hard plastic wheels on the dolly?
In my opinion it depends on where you are. I'm in Arizona. I lost 4 sets of inflatable wheels to thorns in a month. Soft, inflatable wheels are better if you can keep them inflated, but hard wheels will last a lot longer. I'm rarely inside the home, and when I am it's almost always tile floors, so hard wheels are my go to. Nothing worse than pulling the hand truck out for a heavy item like a refrigerator only to have to drag it out because you're flat.
@@TimPlummersr We're glad your back! I think you'll find that not only have rates gone up (on both ends) but there is more competition out there as well. How saturated is your service area?
I want the independents of this line of work im a people person im just having a hard time knocking on doors i feel like im bugging them ,any words of advice for my situation thanks
I know my boots look real fucked up in the video but I plan on buying them again if its too expensive to resole them.The boot is called Irish Setter by Red Wing Shoe Co. Most comfortable and light weight work boot I've ever worn. $160
Lug Away Junk Removal & Demolition Yeah all my buddies swear by Red Wings there’s so many different models to choose from. I have been wearing Timberland Pro but I want to try something different.
They are definitely heavy but the ones I have been wearing here and there are the boondocks ridiculously comfortable. But I think I am going to grab a pair of redwings and try them
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I’ve been doing bulk for 2 years in my rear wheel ram without a problem. Maybe if you live in a really rainy area and your dump is always muddy but other than that you should be fine
I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin I do Junk Removal in Milwaukee county I just started this Year in March with my 2004 dodge ram pickup truck. I name my business WR3CK IT N JUNK IT. How do I get a LLC for it ,and start up a website , and just to be legit and get logos and flyers made
Definitely don't need a chainsaw even if your doing demolition. When you catch a nail with a chainsaw, if the chain breaks, say goodbye to your face. I would still recommend a sledge hammer.
@@SteveConroy1 Your welcome also another question the set up on your Flatbedtruck the side walls with the double door opening were did you buy that or get it made
