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Event Cleanup Checklist: 5 Steps for a Smooth Cleanup
A load-out that runs long often traces back to decisions that never got made during planning — who owns waste, who owns rental returns, and who signs off on the space before keys change hands. A solid event cleanup checklist fixes that by turning post-event cleanup into a planned workflow instead of a scramble that …
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Yard Waste Removal Cost: What Actually Affects Your Quote
You finish trimming trees, cutting back shrubs, or cleaning up after a storm and suddenly realize the hardest part isn’t the yard work—it’s figuring out what to do with the mountain of debris. Piles of branches, bags of leaves, broken fencing, and brush can quickly become too much for regular curbside collection. If you’re researching …
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After Party Cleanup: What Actually Happens Once the Party’s Over
The morning after is never as fun as the night before. Folding tables are still up, half-empty cups are stuck to every flat surface, your decorations are drooping in the yard, and the trash cans are already full before you’ve even started on the recycling. Whether you just hosted a birthday party, a backyard wedding, …
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Appliance Removal Service: 7 Things to Know Before Pickup
The washer stopped mid-cycle, the old fridge has been sitting unplugged in the garage since spring, and now there are two appliances that need to leave the house and no clear plan for how. That’s usually the moment people start looking for an appliance removal service instead of trying to figure out curb rules or …
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Tree Limb Removal: DIY vs. Professional Pickup Guide
A storm rolls through, and the next morning there’s a fallen tree limb the size of a small tree lying across the lawn — or worse, leaning on the fence. Or maybe it’s not storm damage at all. Maybe a dead branch finally gave up during a windy afternoon, or a tree service just finished …
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What Do Junk Removal Companies Take? Complete Accepted Items Guide
You’re standing in a garage, a spare room, or a rental property that’s about to change hands. The real question isn’t “should I get rid of this stuff?” It’s “will someone actually take it?” The recliner with the broken footrest. The old grill. Three bags of drywall scraps from a weekend project. A dead washing …
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7 Steps to Find Estate Cleanout Important Documents
Somewhere in a closet, a filing cabinet, or a shoebox on a shelf, there’s usually a will, a deed, or a stack of bank statements that someone needs before anything else gets touched. That’s the part of an estate cleanout that has nothing to do with hauling and everything to do with finding the right …
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Leaf Disposal Guide: How to Dispose of Leaves the Right Way
The first leaf pile of the season looks manageable. Rake it to the curb, bag a few, done by lunch. Then the wind shifts, more trees drop, and what started as an afternoon job turns into a yard you can’t see grass in. That’s usually the point where leaf disposal stops being a rake-and-bag decision …
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What Is Full-Service Junk Removal? When It Makes More Sense Than a Dumpster
A garage that’s been filling up for years doesn’t look like a job until you’re standing in it. There’s an old couch, a dead washer, a stack of paint cans, some yard debris from last fall, and boxes nobody’s opened since the move-in. At that point, the question isn’t just “how do I get rid …
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7 Flooring Debris Disposal Options for Renovation Cleanup
You pried up the last row of tile in the kitchen and now there’s a knee-high pile of broken ceramic, torn sheet vinyl, and busted underlayment sitting in the middle of the room. It’s heavier than it looks, sharper in places than it looks, and none of it is going out with the regular household …
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Drywall Disposal: Safe Options for Recycling, Pickup, and Removal
A single sheet of drywall doesn’t look like much. A torn-out room’s worth of it is a different story—broken panels, dust, screws still poking out of half-sheets, and a pile that’s heavier than it looks. Figuring out drywall disposal usually isn’t complicated once you know your options, but the wrong first move can turn a …
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Kitchen Remodel Debris Removal: Complete Guide to Cabinets, Countertops & Appliances
A kitchen remodel can generate an impressive amount of debris in just a few days. Cabinets come off the walls, countertops are broken into sections, tile and flooring pile up quickly, and old appliances suddenly need somewhere to go. Planning your kitchen remodel debris removal before demolition starts helps keep the project organized, prevents work …
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Apartment Clean Out Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide for Move-Out
You’ve got a move-out date circled on the calendar, a lease that ends whether or not you’re ready, and a closet you haven’t fully opened since you moved in. An apartment clean out checklist is really just a way to make sure the stuff you’re not taking with you gets handled — sorted, hauled, or …
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7 Cell Phone Recycling Checklist Steps for Safe Device Disposal
A drawer full of old phones doesn’t look like a project. It looks like clutter you’ll deal with eventually. Then someone asks what happened to the tablets from last year’s device refresh, and suddenly you’re trying to remember which one still has the company email account logged in. A cell phone recycling checklist is really …
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Construction Jobsite Cleanup: Process, Timeline & Best Practices
A framing crew finishes a wall section, and now there’s a pile of scrap lumber, packaging, and drywall cutoffs sitting where the next trade needs to set up ladders. Multiply that by every phase of a renovation or build, and debris stops being a cleanup afterthought — it becomes something that either keeps a jobsite …
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Computer Monitor Recycling Guide: How to Dispose of Old Monitors
A dead monitor doesn’t fit in a trash can, and most curbside collection programs won’t take it either. So it ends up leaning against a closet wall, stacked in a garage corner, or shoved under a desk in a storage room — not because anyone decided to keep it, but because nobody decided what to …
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Apartment Cleanout Cost: What Actually Affects the Price?
A one-bedroom apartment with a couch, a mattress, and a few boxes can cost less to clear out than a “smaller” unit stuffed with a broken dresser on the third floor with no elevator. Apartment cleanout cost isn’t really about square footage. It’s about what has to be moved, how far it has to travel, …
Read More →Junk Shot Discovery Channel Debut Hitting the Big Screen
Junk Shot makes its Discovery Channel debut on Filthy Treasures! 🎉 Join us for a special watch party on March 20.
Read More →Junk Shot: Your Reliable Partner in Any Storm
Our Junk Shot Junk Removal locations in Florida are ready to assist after a storm. Contact the experts today for a free instant quote!
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Junk Shot App of Arlington, VA Earns the 2021 Angi Super Service Award
Our Junk Shot App franchise in Arlington, VA was recently recognized for the excellent service they have extended to homeowners and were awarded the 2021 Angi Super Service Award. This award recognize
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Richmond, VA Franchise Earns $250K Award for First Year in Business
After spending twenty-seven years as a dental hygienist, Andrea Fuller of Richmond, VA decided to make a career change and invest in her own Junk Shot franchise in January 2021. Taking on a new sales
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Richmond, VA Franchisee Creates Recurring Revenue
When you join the Junk Shot franchise, you gain access to TWO amazing businesses packed into one. That means more business opportunities, more revenue, and greater profits.
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—Veteran Owned, Seeking Veterans!
The Franchise Journal recently talked with Fred Tomlin, Co-Founder of Junk Shot. Fred is an Army Veteran and developed this franchise with Veterans in mind! Let’s look into this to learn more about th
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Junk Shot App Begins Operations in Arlington, VA
Junk Shot recently opened the Junk Shot App aspect of our franchise location in Arlington, VA. The Arlington, VA franchise is owned and operated by two families with a wide variety of experience that
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Earn Instant, Contractual, Recurring Revenue with Valet Trash Contracts
When you invest in an Junk Shot franchise, you are investing in TWO amazing businesses packed into one. Junk Shot Valet Trash Valet Trash provides condos and apartment complexes with affordable, 5-night-a-
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Good Cynt’s Disposal Inc, Cynthia’s Transition from the Corporate Ladder into Franchise Ownership
Cynthia and I belong to the Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) and connected in June 2020 at the start of her job search after her department was outsourced at the start of the pandemic. As
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Two Pandemic-Proof Businesses Wrapped Up In One
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Junk Removal Businesses Helps Home and Business Owners Downsize
According to Census data, more people have moved in the first half of 2020 than they usually do in a full year. People are migrating to new places, familiar places, and moving out of old ones. Whether
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Start a Valet Trash Business
If you don?t mind getting your hands dirty, valet trash can be a lucrative business opportunity. According to the National Apartment Association, there are about 40 million Americans living in apartme
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Demand For Valet Trash and Junk Removal Increases During COVID-19
Now is a great time to own an essential business that keeps both people, and the places they live and work, clean and safe. This is exactly what Junk Shot, one of the leading brands in valet trash and
Read More →Own a Junk Removal & a Valet Trash Business for the Price of 1
Why own sought after, in demand business when you can own two at the same time – and for the same price? This is what makes Junk Shot, the rising star of the valet trash and junk removal industries, s
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How Much Can You Make in a Valet Trash Business?
For the millions of people that live in apartment complexes, valet trash is rapidly becoming a way of life. Not only are new apartment complexes being built with valet trash services in mind, existing
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Why Valet Trash Removal Is A Best-Bet Investment
In 10 years, Junk Shot has become one of the rising stars of the valet trash and junk removal industries, and now serves more than 10,000 apartment complexes throughout 20 states. How did we do it? By
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Benefits of Owning a Junk Shot Franchise
The Covid-19 Pandemic is re-defining what is means for a business to be resilient. From large to small companies, no industry has been sparred from responding to this crisis. Their business models and
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3 Reasons You Should Invest in a Junk Shot Franchise
Junk Shot, the rising star of the valet trash and junk hauling industries, is ready for the national spotlight. After spending the past 10 years proving that the business model has both unlimited prof
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Franchise Review: Q&A with Fred Tomlin
Fred Tomlin and Sherrod Hunter founded Junk Shot 10 years ago in Tampa, Florida. While the pair was ambitious and had their sights set high, who could have predicted that a decade after quitting their
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Junk Shot Launches a New Franchise Development Website
Junk Shot, one of the rising stars of the valet trash and junk removal industries, is now franchising for the first time. After spending almost a decade proving that the business model is both profita
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle with Junk Shot App
April 22, 2022, is the 52nd anniversary of the first celebration of Earth Day, and at Junk Shot App our team is constantly striving to make a positive impact on the planet by recycling materials where
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Junk Removal Franchise Opportunity Celebrating 1-Year
Since launching our waste removal franchise opportunity program in 2020, CARE Event Hall has been on an incredible journey—transforming entrepreneurial dreams into thriving businesses. Last week, we c
Read More →Junk Shot Verified as a Franchise by Entrepreneur!
We are beyond excited to share some incredible news—Junk Shot has officially been verified as a franchise by Entrepreneur once again this year! 🎉 This achievement marks another milestone in our journe
Read More →Junk Shot’s Big TV Moment – Franchisee on TV
There are moments in life that stand out and take your breath away, and this is definitely one of them! Junk Shot is making its television debut on the Discovery Channel’s Filthy Treasures, and it’s a
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Junk Shot Expands: A Milestone Moment!
Yesterday was a day of celebration, achievement, and major expansion for Junk Shot! At our National Franchise Training Academy, we proudly graduated our first franchise class of 2025, introducing two
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Junk Shot Debuts on Discovery Channel’s Filthy Fortunes!
Junk Shot Hits the Big Screen: Watch Us on Discovery Channel’s Filthy Fortunes!
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Proven Franchise Opportunity with Open Territories
Are you ready to take control of your career, invest in a proven business model, and secure your place in a thriving industry? Whether you’re looking to fulfill an E2 Visa requirement or start a relia
Read More →Junk Shot Ranks #86 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Top Franchises
We are thrilled to announce that Junk Shot has achieved a significant milestone by ranking #86 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Top New & Emerging Franchises list! You can view the full ranking here.
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Franchise Official Ribbon Cut with Major Jane Castor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Honored on Entrepreneur’s 2023 Top Franchises for Veterans List
Tampa, FL – Junk Shot (Junk Shot) proudly announces its inclusion in Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2023 Top Franchises for Veterans list. This recognition by Entrepreneur, a renowned authority in the fra
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Your Franchise Journey Begins: Two Brands, One Thrilling Adventure
Embarking on the journey to become your own boss and achieve the freedom you desire is an exciting prospect. For many, this path begins with a franchise opportunity. Junk Shot (Junk Shot) had humble b
Read More →Introducing Exciting New Features to Enhance Your Junk Shot App Experience
We are thrilled to announce Junk Shot App New Features which are set to elevate your experience. We listen to your feedback!
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Battery Recycling Made Easy
Battery recycling isn’t as hard as you might think! Junk Shot shows you how to recycle everything from triple AAAs to car batteries with these simple tips.
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5 Ways to Organize Your Garage During Quarantine
Garage organization is a daunting task when you’re not sure where to start. Let Junk Shot guide you through all of the steps.
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5 Reasons Why We Love Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home, it can help impact your health as well! See how Junk Shot can help you clear your home and your head.
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6 Steps to More Attic Storage
Attic cleaning can be a pain! Luckily Junk Shot has some tips to give you more attic storage and make trash removal easy.
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5 Easy Steps for Carpet Disposal
Carpet disposal doesn’t have to be hard! Follow these 5 steps to easily and safely prime and prep a room and how to dispose of the mess once you’re done.
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5 Ways to Dispose of Your Old Fridge
Getting rid of you old refrigerator may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow Junk Shot’s guide to fridge disposal and then chill.
Read More →4 Reasons You Should Hire Out Junk Removal
If 2020 is your year to clean out the house, here are the top four benefits of hiring someone to haul your junk away for you instead of doing it yourself.
Read More →Start the New Year with a Clean, Organized Home
Save yourself some time and hassle this new year by scheduling junk removal services to come by your house, load up your junk, and haul it away for you.
Read More →Take the Stress Out of Holiday Clean Up with Junk Hauling
Once the holidays are over, there’s a lot of extra stuff that lingers behind after all the guests have gone. Let JunkShot help you clean up!
Read More →Prepare for the Holidays with Junk Removal
The holiday season is upon us! Whether it’s joyful or stressful, here are a few of our top tips to help you prepare for the holiday season.
Read More →Keep Your Home Looking Fresh for the Holidays with Yard Waste Removal
Preparing for holiday visitors? These outdoor home & lawn maintenance tasks keep your home looking great, and then call JunkShot for yard waste removal.
Read More →5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Mattress
When your mattress has reached the end of its life, it can be hard to know what to do with it. Here are 5 eco-friendly mattress disposal methods to try.
Read More →Cleaning out Junk in the House? Here Are the Top Things to Get Rid Of
No matter how clean they keep their home, most people struggle at times with feeling like it is too cluttered. Perhaps you can relate to having large items in your garage, basement, attic, or spare be
Read More →Bulk Junk Removal to Prepare for the Holidays
You will be seeing your entire extended family for Christmas this year for the first time in many years. You feel so excited about it that you even agreed to host. The only problem is that you have an
Read More →The Environmental Benefits of Bulk Junk Removal
Getting rid of old junk and clutter is good for the mind and the soul. When you get rid of junk, you may notice yourself feeling lighter and freer, and your home may instantly seem cleaner and more or
Read More →How to Declutter Your Home With Junk Removal Before the Holidays
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be looking around your home and shaking your head in dismay. What will your out-of-town visitors think when they see all the junk you’ve accumulated sinc
Read More →How to Plan for Junk Removal During a Move
Moving can be exciting, but it can also be very stressful. There are many reasons why a move must be made, some good and some bad, but when you have a mountain of junk to move or get rid of, the proce
Read More →How to Deal With Bulk Yard Waste Removal
Fall brings football, crisp weather, comfortable sweaters, pumpkin spiced everything, but also, a lot of yard work. If you’re planning to clean up your yard after the summer, you may be wonderin
Read More →How to Clean Out Your Garage Using Bulk Junk Removal
It’s Springtime and the urge to clean and re-organize has hit! But that garage… is daunting. The idea of taking everything to the landfill is no longer an option for most ecologically minded people. A
Read More →How to Choose a Junk Removal Service
When you search for junk removal services, you find all kinds of options. There are big companies and small outfits. Businesses that drop off a dumpster and ones that come pick up the junk for you. Wh
Read More →How Bulk Junk Removal Can Help Your Summer Cleanup
Have you ever watched the television programs where someone brings help to a hoarder? Usually, these programs show someone coming to the rescue of a person whose clutter has reached unhealthy proporti
Read More →Why You Need A Professional For Junk Hauling
Our Junk Shot team of professional junk hauling specialists help our customers eliminate construction trash, and accumulations of junk at home or business sites. We can arrive at your location in minutes.
Read More →Why Use a Junk Removal Service?
If you need a junk removal service there’s only one app you need to download: JunkShot. We provide effective and dependable junk removal services for all your needs. Download our app today!
Read More →A Rewarding Upgrade to Junk Removal
JUNK SHOT App has been wowing customers for years. And the latest advancements are no exception. A new user interface, and quick login with your Google or Facebook accounts, are just a few of the upgr
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