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Eco-Friendly Junk Removal Franchise – 3 Territories, $107K Cash Flow

Dallas County, TX

Picture yourself owning a thriving junk removal business that's already doing the heavy lifting for you. This isn't just another hauling company, it's an eco-conscious operation that's built a stellar...

$199,900

$199,900

Cash Flow: $107,764

2995 Established Recycling & Materials Recovery Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Wisconsin

Lake Country Advisors is proud to present an outstanding investment opportunity in a well-established and profitable niche company. This longstanding recycling and materials recovery company serves...

$3,250,000

$3,250,000

Cash Flow: $57,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Eco-Friendly Junk Removal & Resale Opportunity!

Bexar County, TX

Take over a proven service business in one of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S. This franchise location covers FOUR territories. Still, the current owner has only started in a small area, so...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $92,366

Electronics Recycling Business: $64K+ SDE, high-profit margins

Sweetwater, TN

Your Opportunity to Own a Profitable E-Commerce and Recycling Business High-margin recycling business with a proven track record of success. This is your chance to acquire a unique and highly...

$184,000

$184,000

Cash Flow: $64,347

Septic Installation & Services with High Repeat Business - Back on Mkt

Oklahoma

If you have previously viewed this business on the market, the owner had asked us to take the business off the market for a couple months as the process was conflicting with his schedule and personal...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $394,000

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Cash Flow: $394,000

Unique Business Opportunity in Construction Reuse and Sustainability

Mercer County, NJ

This established and diversified business is now available for acquisition. The business has a great mission of protecting the environment and returning reclaimed materials back into circulation in...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Septic Pump & Tank Company for Sale in Texas

Parker County, TX

LISTING ID # 36252 This profitable and rapidly growing septic installation and maintenance company serves Parker County and the surrounding areas, and has built a reputation as a trusted provider with...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Cash Flow: $595,000

Fully-operational, curb-side waste removal business for sale

Buhl, ID

Owned and operated since 2003, the owner is ready to give the reigns to a new and young entrepreneur. The business has plenty of growth potential with existing inventory to add stops to routes or...

$1,060,000

$1,060,000

Cash Flow: $118,338

Profitable Roll-Off Dumpster Rental – 39 Dumpsters + 2 Trucks

Louisville, KY

***DRASTICALLY REDUCED*** Established roll-off dumpster company serving Louisville metro. 40 containers + 2 trucks included. Streamlined ops, strong EBITDA/SDE, and room to scale with additional cans,...

$699,900

$699,900

Scalable Home Service Company #983

Saint Louis, MO

Imagine stepping into a thriving junk removal business that's already winning hearts across the greater St. Louis area. You'll inherit a company with stellar reviews and a customer base that keeps...

$320,000

$320,000

Cash Flow: $183,049

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Springfield, IL

Industrial Fill / Contractor Dump Site — 35± Acres in Springfield, Illinois Rare large-acreage site within the Springfield market that has historically served as a contractor and municipal dump...

$550,000

$550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Owner-Operated Junk Removal Business – Growth Potential

Sarasota County, FL

This established, owner-operated junk removal company offers strong profits and a highly flexible lifestyle. The current owner takes several months off each year for extended vacations while still...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $89,479

Turnkey Dumpster Business Opportunity in Red Hot Grand Rapids Market

$350,000 - Grand Rapids, MI

$350,000

Grand Rapids, MI

Demolition Business: Profitable and Busy Junk/Hauling

Detroit, UT

For Sale: This business that includes a leased, Decaled Hauling Truck and National Accounts in place. This is a busy “eco-friendly - GREEN” junk removal business geared toward residential and...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $167,000

Junk Hauling And Demolition Company - Busy And Profitable

Dallas, TX

For sale is a junk hauling and demolition business. This sale includes a decaled hauling truck and national accounts in place. This is a busy “eco-friendly - GREEN” junk removal business geared toward...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $155,740

Richard Kim | VANGUARD COMMERCIAL

EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS BROKER | CABB

Serving San Francisco County, CA

We bring extensive market knowledge and expertise to the table. To this end, we are leveraging the strengths of each business opportunity and achieving synergies across the table to establish an unparalleled client experience. Our Team is comprised of driven Business Brokers who draw effectively on their expertise and are continually going beyond the conventional framework of the business opportunities sector. We bring decades of disciplined and results driven experience to the table. Throughout our more than 10 years in the business opportunities sector, our Principles have always been the same, "putting the client first." We possess an unwavering commitment to, “Deliver the highest degree of customer satisfaction for our clients.”

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Busy and Profitable Junk Hauling / Demolition Business

Charlotte, NC

The business sale includes a leased, Decaled Hauling Truck and National Accounts in place. This is a busy “eco-friendly - GREEN” junk removal business geared toward residential and commercial clients....

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $167,000

Dumpster Rental Business for Sale

Lucas County, OH

This dumpster rental business services both commercial and residential clients in Northwest Ohio. The business provides affordable, hassle-free waste disposal solutions, including a variety of...

$700,000

$700,000

Cash Flow: $99,470

Scrap Metal Recycling and Processing Services Provider

The Company is a full-service scrap metal processor and recycler supplying mills, foundry's, and consumers domestically and internationally. The Company products include a large variety of metals...

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EBITDA: $1,219,000

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EBITDA: $1,219,000

Recycling "Green New Deal" " Save The Planet" & Entrepreneur

Norfolk County, MA

If you want to participate in "Green New Deal & Save the Planet", an Environmentalist, or a Entrepeneur. This is a well-established recycling business since 1980. The owner is retiring. and looking...

$139,000

$139,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Profitable Licensed Metal Recycling & Salvage Yard + Car Sales

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Delaware County, OH

Overview: Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully licensed 6-acre metal recycling and salvage operation in Columbus, Ohio. With machinery capable of processing 22 cars per hour and a strong...

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Cash Flow: $600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Residential & Commercial Dumpster Business - Columbia

Columbia, SC

This commercial and Residential Dumpster business, is for sale. The sale price includes 24 dumpsters of different sizes and cost-cutting dump bags for the smaller jobs, all Section 179 Tax Exemption...

$498,999

$498,999

Own a Profitable Junk Removal Brand in a Booming Southeast Market

North Carolina

The junk removal market here is exploding, and this company is positioned to capture it. This is a top-rated, high-ranking brand serving Charlotte/Lake Norman and surrounding suburbs, known for fast...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

JunkStart: A Different Kind of Junk Removal Franchise

Longstanding Wastewater Treatment Company for Sale

Virginia

Since 1990 this VA based business has grown into a globally respected leader in innovative wastewater solutions. With over 100 successful installations across the U.S., Eastern Europe, and China,...

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $348,529

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EBITDA: $348,529

Profitable Waste Roll Off Container Business

Des Moines, IA

This residential and commercial waste service located in the Des Moines IA, area simplifies cleanup for homeowners, contractors, and property managers of all kinds. With a streamlined booking systems,...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $85,000

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Cash Flow: $85,000

Biohazard Restoration Franchise On The East Coast

Maryland

This is a home-based business, 24/7 biohazard remediation franchise serving Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Founded in 2024, the business specializes in trauma cleanup services—including suicide,...

$755,000

$755,000

Cash Flow: $335,000

Quality Commercial Contractor within Treasure Coast, FL! (18021)

Florida

Commercial site preparation services for customers within a 75-mile radius. The company commands the industry through longtime clients and a top-tier reputation for their retrofits and other services!...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Cash Flow: $460,000

Dumpsters-Junk Removal-Demolition- All In One

Sugar Land, TX

Become the owner of a highly reputable waste management services business. With 3 complementing revenue streams of Dumpster rental, Junk removal, and Demolition services we are a unique business...

$134,500

$134,500

Cash Flow: $131,245

Junk Chuckers Franchise For Sale

Lucas County, OH

Transworld Business Advisors of Northwest Ohio represents a great opportunity to acquire a junk removal franchise with a recognizable national brand, serving both residential and commercial clients...

$50,000

$50,000

JDOG Franchise Opportunity

Lancaster County, PA

Are you or someone in your family a Military Veteran? Are you interested in earning a good living for you and your family while controlling your own schedule? And do you enjoy supporting our Veterans...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $95,500

Established Scrap Metal Recycling

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lake County, IN

This listing is for a long-established, profitable, and reputable scrap metal recycling operation located in Northwest Indiana. In continuous operation for over 110 years, this business has a strong...

$1,080,000

$1,080,000

Cash Flow: $163,386

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Plumbing and Septic Business

Memphis, TN

Are you looking for a profitable and well-established business in the essential services sector? Look no further! We are offering a thriving plumbing and septic tank business that has been serving the...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

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Ohio Based Recycled Refractory Product Producer

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ohio

Ohio Based Recycled Refractory Product producer with decades of expertise in sorting, crushing, grinding, and testing recycled materials for the Refractory Industry. Services and products include...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Waste Management Business with Strong Cash Flow and Permits

Honolulu, HI

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully compliant environmental services company with a loyal, trained workforce. Profits FY24 $1.35M Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a fully permitted...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $1,350,000

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Cash Flow: $1,350,000

Home Based: Commercial & Residential Dumpster Business

King Of Prussia, PA

FOR SALE, Commercial and Residential Dumpster business. The sale price includes 24 dumpsters of different sizes and cost-cutting dump bags for the smaller jobs, all Section 179 Tax Exemption eligible....

$498,999

$498,999

Franchise Janitorial Services

Washtenaw County, MI

Armen Nazarian Business Brokers is proud to offer this great opportunity to own your very own successful Commercial Cleaning franchise servicing Suburban Wayne County, Washtenaw and Oakland Counties....

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Auto salvage & recycling yard

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

St Lucie County, FL

Excellent opportunity to enter the auto salvage or scrap metal recycling industry. Prime location awaits new owner. The sale includes all of the current licenses which are grandfathered in and will be...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Commercial and Residential Sanitation Co. for Sale

Avoca, IA

Overview: Nestled in the heart of a small Iowa Town (Not Avoca), our garbage collection and waste management business presents a unique opportunity for potential buyers. With a solid customer base,...

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Cash Flow: $242,000

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Cash Flow: $242,000

Fast Growing Dumpster Rental & Removal company ** Price Drop**

Rutherford County, TN

***Price Drop*** This thriving dumpster rental company has earned an exceptional reputation for its reliability and top-notch customer service. Recently expanding to include junk removal services, the...

$190,000

$190,000

David Kaufmann

Exit on the Bay

Serving Dorchester County, MD

Exit on the Bay Realty is a full service Real Estate brokerage firm

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Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business

Chatsworth, CA

This Junk hauling/Recycling business opened November 2016 and is owned and operated by a brother and sister team. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and continue to grow the market by adding...

$349,000

$349,000

Environmental Clean-up & Waste Disposal with President in Place

Fox Creek, AB

This company currently has 250 clients, of which 50+ of those are recurring with the typical client being a municipality or utility company. This company handles all aspects of the industrial clean up...

$4,565,000

$4,565,000

Cash Flow: $1,155,650

Established, Eco-Friendly Junk Removal & Recycling Franchise

Recycling / Junk Hauling business

Bakersfield, CA

EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2022. Owner also owns and lives in Fresno and does not have time to spend to grow this huge market. This brand is the 2nd largest Junk...

$231,000

$231,000

Cash Flow: $14,941

Colorado Waste Management Business

Colorado

Our waste management company is a full-service provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, dumpster rentals and landfill disposal services to commercial and residential customers along...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Cash Flow: $290,000

Advanced Membrane Separation System & Process Technology

Douglas County, NE

Buyers whose criteria requires a record of past EBIDTA performance need not inquire. This is a revolutionary innovation vital to important sectors that has been building momentum for a decade. A...

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $11,429,000

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $11,429,000

Successful Restoration Company & Remodeling Services (38031)

This Greater Phoenix full-service restoration contractor focuses on disaster remediation and restoration for residential, commercial, industrial projects, with residential and commercial remodeling!...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $610,166

Long Standing Scrap Metal Recycling Business and Real Estate

Hancock County, ME

Founded in 1947 and proudly family-owned for three generations, this long-standing scrap metal recycling company has built its reputation on a foundation of trust, fairness, and strong community...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $102,718

Clothes and Shoe Recycling Throughout Columbus Ohio

Columbus, OH

Serve the community as a green business by recycling clothes and shoes. Keeping items out of landfills. 1 or 2 part-time employees Turn-key clothing and shoe recycle bin business with unlimited...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Clothes and Shoe Recycling Throughout Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, IN

Serve the community as a green business by recycling clothes and shoes. Keeping items out of landfills. 1 or 2 part-time employees Turn-key clothing and shoe recycle bin business with unlimited...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $78,000

Established Environmental Service Business For Sale!

Alabama

Serving commercial and industrial customers in the Southeast, this company in an innovative leader in industrial cleaning with an emphasis on environmental solutions. Its offering includes hazardous...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

Cash Flow: $900,000

Junk Hauling business

Danbury, CT

?Great opportunity to acquire a junk removal and recycling business with an established presence in a massive, untapped market. Opened in January 2017, this business is part of the second-largest and...

$285,000

$285,000

Ag Plastic Recycling Business

Leola, PA

Explore an excellent opportunity with this family-owned business situated in Eastern Lancaster County, established in 2000. Amish owned and operated- Specializing in finding markets for used...

$315,000

$315,000

Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Business

Boston, RI

Own a business offering innovative waste management solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Our patent-pending system combines storage and waste disposal to boost efficiency and cut...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $107,198

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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