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Smash My Trash Indiana | Remote w/GM | 80% Recurring

Fort Wayne, IN

Smash My Trash is a mobile dumpster compacting company, helping businesses and communities to reduce waste volume, save money and lower emissions. SMT is transforming the industry by empowering...

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $290,000

$1,300,000

Cash Flow: $290,000

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Motivated Seller! Growing Junk Removal Franchise Available for Resale

Albuquerque, NM

This business offers trusted, environmentally responsible junk removal services for homes and businesses alike. With the backing of a respected national franchise, owners benefit from a proven model,...

$190,000

$190,000

Established Junk Removal Franchise with Strong Growth Potential

Omaha, NE

This established business delivers professional, eco-friendly junk removal services to both residential and commercial clients. Supported by the strong reputation and proven systems of its franchisor,...

$190,000

$190,000

Expanding KC Junk Removal Franchise with Huge Growth Potential!

Kansas City, MO

This business provides professional, eco-friendly junk removal services to residential and commercial customers. Backed by the trusted reputation of its franchisor, each franchise is given the tools...

$190,000

$190,000

Yellowsack - Unique dumpster bags in SF Bay and LA

Redwood City, CA

We are a profitable, tech-driven waste removal business operating in a large and growing market. Customers easily order a durable Yellowsack online, fill it at home or on-site, and schedule pickup in...

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

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$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $450,000

Dumpster Rental E-commerce: Asset-light | 60 markets | $1.13M SDE

Texas

The company operates as an asset-light broker connecting homeowners and contractors with regional dumpster suppliers across 60 US markets via an online-ordering platform. Founded in 2013, the company...

$5,650,000

Cash Flow: $1,130,000

$5,650,000

Cash Flow: $1,130,000

Asset SaleBoston Area Waste Managment Opportunity!

Boston, MA

There’s Profit in Trash — And It’s Already Proven! Outdated metal bins. Illegal dumping. Skyrocketing hauling fees. Complaints on repeat. The traditional waste model is broken — and this...

$177,000

$177,000

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Asset SaleRevolutionary Modern Waste Managment Opportunity!

Zionsville, IN

There’s Profit in Trash — And It’s Already Proven! Outdated metal bins. Illegal dumping. Skyrocketing hauling fees. Complaints on repeat. The traditional waste model is broken — and this...

$178,000

$178,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleRevolutionary Modern Waste Managment Opportunity!

Morristown, CO

There’s Profit in Trash — And It’s Already Proven! Outdated metal bins. Illegal dumping. Skyrocketing hauling fees. Complaints on repeat. The traditional waste model is broken — and this...

$180,000

$180,000

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Asset SaleTurnkey Dumpster Business Opportunity in Red Hot Grand Rapids Market

Grand Rapids, MI

TURNKEY DUMPSTER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - GRAND RAPIDS, MI Exceptional asset sale opportunity in the thriving waste management sector. This complete dumpster rental operation includes all essential...

$350,000

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$350,000

Asset Sale
Start-upDumpster Dudez Franchising

With a Dumpster Dudez franchise, you'll have the opportunity to experience both the independence and flexibility small business entrepreneurship offers, while also receiving the backing, guidance, and...

$40,000

$40,000

Start-up
Start-upRed-E-Bins Has Opportunities in Your Area

**We will pay the Tariffs on the next 3 US territories sold** Red-E-Bins is a new concept to the North American market of personal and commercial disposal. Our trailer and bins are unique in the way...

$99,900

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$99,900

Start-up
48% Cash Flow - 30 Year Old Booming Portable Potty Biz WI

Richland County, WI

Immediate ROI - A Profitable Portable Unit Enterprise with No Competition Over $570,650 in Equipment and Supplies Included! Step into ownership of a highly successful, portable business with 48% cash...

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$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $308,234

Established Roll-Off Dumpster Business – For Sale by Owner (Under LOI)

Salt Lake City, UT

Established nearly two decades ago, this roll-off dumpster business has become a respected and recognized name in Utah’s waste management industry. With long-standing customer relationships — some...

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$1,475,000

$1,475,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

Business for Sale

This is a business for sale...

$500,000

$500,000

Wayne Buhler

Century 21 J.W. Morton Real Estate

Serving Citrus County, FL

Our services include residential and commercial sales, property management and leasing, community development, new construction, and investment opportunities. With over 50 Real Estate Professionals and 4 full time employees we will continue to serve our customers’ real estate needs by being a truly full service real estate company. In addition, through our affiliate Realtor members, we offer related real estate support service such as accounting, tax and legal consultants, insurance, title companies, bank, financial advisors, etc. It is our belief that “our customer’s needs always come first.” It is our goal and mission to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. When selecting a real estate company please consider the services of Century 21 J.W. Morton Real Estate, Inc. We have the experience, knowledge, and proven track record to successfully meet all of your real estate needs!

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Fast Growing Metal Recycling Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

York County, ME

This successful metal recycling facility sits on 8+- acres and conveniently located on the same road as the town transfer station. The yard operates six days a week and accepts clean scrap metal &...

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Cash Flow: $283,481

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dumpster Rental Business For Sale

Salt Lake County, UT

Bin There Dump That Salt Lake City is a premier dumpster rental service with a strong financial track record, scalable operations, and an efficient cost structure. The business specializes in...

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$690,000

$690,000

EBITDA: $80,904

Recession Proof: $310,000 Cash $ Flowing 30 Years Old Porta Potty WI

Dane County, WI

REDUCED - Recession Proof With No Competitors Immediate ROI - A Profitable Portable Unit Enterprise with No Competition Over $570,650 in Equipment and Supplies Included! Step into ownership of a...

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$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $310,000

Recycling /Junk Removal business

Albuquerque, NM

Established and Profitable Junk Removal Business for Sale in Albuquerque! A great opportunity awaits a motivated buyer to acquire a profitable and well-established junk removal and recycling business...

$339,000

$339,000

Recycling & Scrap Metal Business for Sale in New York

Suffolk County, NY

LISTING ID # 36876 Recycling and scrap metal business available for acquisition in Suffolk County, New York. This well-established operation has served both Nassau and Suffolk Counties for years,...

$975,000

$975,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

Well Established Sanitation Company

Gregory County, SD

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a trusted and thriving sanitation business in South Central South Dakota! With minimal regional competition and a proven track record of reliability,...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $325,258

Highly Profitable Smash My Trash Franchise - (SALE PENDING)

ESTABLISHED SMASH MY TRASH FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA This turnkey waste management franchise presents an exceptional semi-absentee investment opportunity in California's thriving commercial market....

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

Cash Flow: $485,000

Roll Of Dumpster Rental Business for Residential & Commercial Projects

Virginia Beach, VA

Imagine running a thriving waste management business from the comfort of your home office. This established roll-off dumpster rental operation serves both residential and commercial clients throughout...

$228,900

$228,900

Cash Flow: $191,275

E-Waste Recycling Company For Sale in New York

Albany County, NY

LISTING ID # 37234 This is a long-time successful e-waste recycling business and reseller. They can recycle anything in the electronics field such as keyboards & monitors, computers, printers &...

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Cash Flow: $700,000

Recycling Salvage Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Martin County, FL

Recycling Salvage Business, Auto Parts Business. East Coast of Florida. 15 Acres of Real Estate included. 30 years in business. This facility is the leading provider of scrap metal recycling service...

$15,164,500

$15,164,500

Cash Flow: $343,629

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dumpster Rental Business

Florence, KY

Established dumpster rental business serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky markets from Florence, KY base. This turnkey operation serves both B2B and B2C customers with an established client base...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1

Profitable Small Rolloff Dumpster Rental Business in DFW Metroplex

Irving, TX

Overview: Red E Bins Dumpster Rentals of DFW delivers a modern, customer-friendly dumpster rental experience across the Dallas Fort Worth area. Offering compact and convenient 5, 10, and 15 yard...

$225,000

$225,000

EBITDA: $30,000

Cleaning, Junk Removal, and Recycling Business

Houston, TX

This established junk removal company stands out with its focus on recycling and donations, making it a favorite among eco-conscious customers. With rising demand from homeowners and businesses, the...

$154,900

$154,900

Cash Flow: $152,001

Smash My Trash - Franchise Territory

Nueces County, TX

Smash My Trash, the #1 Mobile waste compaction services franchise in the country. Own the entire Corpus Christi area that includes many exclusive national accounts, large industrial customers,...

$95,000

$95,000

Unique Waste Management Franchise in Booming Market

Pineville, NC

About Redbox+ Great opportunity to take over this company that's making money and has a great reputation that has been built in our area. The selling price will include the 2 trucks, 85 dumpsters and...

$750,000

$750,000

Serve Homes and Business with Purpose-Driven Removal Services

Cincinnati, IL

This business stands out by prioritizing donation and recycling over landfill dumping, a growing priority for both residential and commercial clients. The service is simple but essential—helping...

$154,900

$154,900

Cash Flow: $152,331

Profitable Dumpster Rental Franchise – Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Step into an established, profitable dumpster rental business in the booming Jacksonville, Florida market. This is a fully operational franchise location — not a startup — backed by a rapidly growing...

$185,000

$185,000

EBITDA: $22,500

Profitable Local Moving Company (Orlando) with Unique, Low Overhead

Orlando, FL

I'm looking to sell a local moving business in Orlando that has been averaging $27,00 to $30,000 in monthly gross revenues with 40-45% profit margins. We've only been offering local moves and has kept...

$52,500

$52,500

Restoration Clean-up, Demolition, Clean-Outs, and Junk Removal!

Greenville, SC

Low overhead business! We offer demolition cleanup, eviction cleanups, general waste collection services, and packout services This can be semi-absentee. Average job is $658! There is reoccurring...

$224,000

$224,000

EBITDA: $220,000

Residential and Commercial Roll Off Dumpster Rental Business

Greensboro, NC

Imagine running a thriving waste management business from the comfort of your home office while serving customers throughout Greensboro and Gloucester County. This roll-off dumpster rental operation...

$216,900

$216,900

Cash Flow: $187,648

High-Demand Cleanout and Hauling Business

Indianapolis, IN

Imagine running a thriving business that truly makes a difference in your community while building solid profits. This established junk removal and cleanout service has been serving the Indianapolis...

$159,900

$159,900

Cash Flow: $152,347

Easy to Operate & Profitable Local Moving Business (Charlotte)

Charlotte, NC

This profitable moving services company presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator seeking a recession-proof business in Charlotte's booming market. Owner was only operating part-time,...

$52,500

$52,500

Profitable Junk Removal Business, Canton MI

Canton Twp, MI

Services include: Junk Removal, Labor, Light Demo We have built a strong reputation (4.9 Google rating) in our service area through exceptional customer service and consistent quality. By putting our...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $116,000

Well-Established, Profitable Commercial Recycling Business

Kent County, MI

It has been a great two decade run for this single location, one shift operation which provides personal and custom commercial recycling solutions for manufacturing businesses throughout the greater...

$439,000

$439,000

Cash Flow: $130,925

Profitable & Established Scrap Metal Recycling Business For Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Founded over a century ago and located in the Midwest, this company is a leading provider of scrap metal recycling services, specializing in the collection, processing, sorting, and baling of ferrous...

$18,000,000

$18,000,000

Cash Flow: $2,953,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Matt Barbaccia

MAVA Business Advisors

Serving Westchester County, NY

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Phoenix Moving & Junk Removal Business - Profitable and Scalable

Phoenix, AZ

Established moving and junk removal company serving both residential and commercial clients in the Phoenix area. Runs on streamlined systems with proven demand and strong customer reviews. Generated...

$55,000

$55,000

Growing franchise has opportunity in Denver area, customers in place

Golden, CO

Dumpster compaction is a growing segment in the over 120 billion Waste Management Industry. The best part is you are saving all your customers and potential customers time and money with every...

$307,000

$307,000

Established Moving & Junk Removal Business (Austin) - Must Sell

Austin, TX

Turnkey moving and junk removal business serving Austin, Texas. Built on strong systems, optimized pricing, and marketing that delivers consistent demand. Numbers: - Monthly cashflow from current...

$48,500

$48,500

Dumpster Rental Business South Florida

Fort Myers, FL

Please have funds in place before you decide to contact me. This is a cash asset sale- no seller financing. This means you already have the funds to purchase. An excellent opportunity to acquire a...

$600,000

$600,000

Well Established profitable Full-Service Septic Tank Company

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Miami, FL

This is your chance to own the most reputable full-service septic tank repair, installation, and maintenance company in the Miami area. This recession-proof business built a great reputation of...

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

Cash Flow: $737,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Business – Assets & Florida LLC Included

Orlando, FL

LLC is a 7-year-old established business in the roll-off dumpster rental industry. The sale includes two UDUMP gooseneck trailers and five 16-yard roll-off cans, giving a buyer the ability to...

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$49,000

$49,000

Highly Rated and Profitable Dumpster Rental Business

Springfield, IL

HIGHLY RATED AND PROFITABLE DUMPSTER RENTAL BUSINESS Turnkey Operation with Strong Cash Flow and Established Customer Base This exceptional waste management business presents an outstanding...

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$800,000

$800,000

Cash Flow: $183,163

Dumpster Rental Business

Newport County, RI

ESTABLISHED DUMPSTER RENTAL BUSINESS FOR SALE This turnkey waste management operation in Newport County, Rhode Island presents an excellent opportunity to enter or expand in the growing dumpster...

$150,000

$150,000

Junk Removal Company For Sale

Newtown Square, PA

Profitable Junk Removal Business with Turnkey Systems, Strong Online Presence, and Loyal Clientele This well-established junk removal business is a prime opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $216,000

Recycling Circuit Board Depopulator For Sale

Baldwinsville, NY

We are selling the first floor model production unit (shown in attached photos), in addition to the 3D CAD drawings, rights, website, specifications to build and sell a circuit board depopulator....

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$200,000

$200,000

Buy or Sell a Waste Management and Recycling Business

The waste management and recycling industry is a critical sector that plays a key role in maintaining environmental sustainability and promoting resource conservation. This industry involves the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste materials, as well as recycling efforts that turn waste into reusable resources.

The growth of the waste management and recycling industry looks promising with increasing investments in sustainable practices and green technologies. Governments and organizations are expected to continue prioritizing waste reduction and resource recovery.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a waste management business, it is critical to understand how these types of businesses are valued, and how they are expected to perform financially. To give you some context, we have aggregated listing data of waste management businesses and surfaced average financials and valuation metrics based on current asking prices.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

166

Median Asking Price  

$550,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$665,413

Median Reported Earnings  

$193,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


Waste Management and Recycling Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.54

2.30

Median

0.85

3.38

Upper Quartile

1.14

4.25

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


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Waste Management & Recycling Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy a waste management and recycling business?

Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for waste management and recycling businesses is $550,000.

How much do waste management business owners earn?

Waste management and recycling business owners report median annual revenue of $665,413 and annual owner earnings of $193,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value a waste management and recycling business?

Valuing a waste management and recycling business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and competition. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among waste management and recycling businesses listed for sale in the U.S. range from 0.54 to 1.14, with the median at 0.85. Earnings multiples range from 2.30 to 4.25, with the median at 3.38. These values suggest the average waste management business listed for sale may trade for around 0.85 times its annual revenue, and 3.38 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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