Conroe, TX
Have you been looking for an established company that is profitable and can be scalable plus has great google reviews. This is an amazing opportunity to take over a company that has a great customer...
$355,000
Waste Management and Recycling Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Profitable, Scalable Redbox+ Dumpsters Franchise Established
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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
Waste Management Route - Southeastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Be your own boss with this high margin waste operation! › 1 Truck › Enter the junk removal space with an established business. › Offering essential waste collection and disposal services, this route...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $230,773
High-Growth Dual-Site Scrap Metal Recycling Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montana
The business was founded in 2022 and operated as a dual-location scrap metal recycling business in the Mountain West Region. It has rapidly built a reputation as a trusted waste management partner for...
$10,500,000
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
Cash Flow: $99,470
Parking Lot Sweeping and Commercial Building Services
Phoenix, AZ
Serving 135 Phoenix Metro industrial, commercial, professional, medical, and retail properties across 54 customer with 25% YoY growth. Services blend includes Parking Lot/Street Sweeping (70%),...
$899,000
Established Business for Sale
Milford, CT
Business estblished 8 years ago. Good customer base, 3 Trucks, 70 Cans, which include 12, 20 ,30 and 40 Yards. Gross sales @ $900,000 per year. Asking Price $980,000.00...
$980,000
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Top Inc 5000 Brand: College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving®
South Daytona, FL
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® offers a world-class franchise opportunity where you can be in business for yourself, but not by yourself while making a difference in your community! Inc. has...
$950,000
4
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
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
Cash Flow: $118,338
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
See More FranchisesEstablished Waste Hauling & Transfer Station Business
Fannin County, GA
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established waste management and transfer station business with over 30 years of consistent, uninterrupted operation. This high-margin operation has built a strong...
$4,000,000
Cash Flow: $658,000
Profitable Roll-Off Dumpster Rental – 40 Dumpsters + 2 Trucks
Louisville, KY
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, routes, and SEO....
$950,000
Established Moving & Junk Removal Business (Atlanta) - Must Sell
Atlanta, GA
> DESCRIPTION: Moving and junk removal business serving residential and commercial clients in metro Atlanta. This business operates under a proven franchise system with ongoing support, established...
$55,000
Turn Waste Into Wealth: MobileDumps of Eastern Washington and N Idaho
Spokane, WA
MobileDumps is transforming the waste management industry with its pioneering franchise model, delivering a standout solution for residential and commercial clients alike. The Mobiledump, a 14 cubic...
2
$125,000
Residential Trash Collection
Lincoln County, NC
This business has grown quickly over the previous 3 years owner operated and seller states that there is more growth to be had for someone who is looking to scale the business up and add cans and...
2
$515,000
Cash Flow: $156,316
Darren Smith
Serving Essex County, NJ
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with over 100 offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Our office is strategically located in Montclair, New Jersey (NJ) where the suburbs meet the city. With New York City (NYC) and the Metro New York suburbs on our doorstep our office is perfectly positioned to service our diverse clientele. Darren Smith and the Montclair Business broker team can help you sell your business or help you find the right one to buy. Choosing to partner with a national business brokerage provides advantageous reach.
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Established Waste Solution Franchise for Sale
San Antonio, TX
Established, Profitable, and Ready for a New Owner This large established San Antonio Junk Removal and Valet Trash franchise offers two complementary services under one brand. This dual-model business...
$530,000
Cash Flow: $163,000
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
Cash Flow: $57,000
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...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $89,479
Business for Sale
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$500,000
Efficient Junk Removal Business Built Around Eco Responsibility
Fort Worth, SC
This 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 service sees...
$158,900
Cash Flow: $152,113
FranchiseBest Option Restoration
Available in Multiple Locations
A trusted national leader in the disaster restoration industry
$50,000
See More FranchisesWell managed and highly profitable scrap metal recycling yard
Hillsdale County, MI
Scrap Metal recycling facility in Central MI set on 15 acres, including office and large maintenance building. Solid location with heavy traffic on state route near great downtown area. Business has...
5
$5,000,000
Profitable, unique, wholesale metals recycler
Pennsylvania
PROFITABLE WHOLESALE METALS RECYCLER Established in 2003, this highly profitable non-ferrous metals recycling business specializes in serving the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Located in...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $600,000
Growing Moving & Junk Removal Biz – 4.8 Stars, Team & Trucks
North Kingstown, RI
This established junk removal and moving business delivers strong cash flow under a part-time owner, with $1.42M in 2024 revenue and $111K in cash flow. Founded in 2020, the business has grown...
5
$325,000
Cash Flow: $111,893
Pending Sale: Large Turn-Key Recycling Yard For Sale
Brawley, CA
Turnkey Recycling Business for sale. Large 9.5 acres yard. Automobile and scrap. Pick your part. Low Rent. Southern California. Huge potential for CRV, electronic recycling, scale and more. Can sell...
4
$90,000
Highly Profitable Smash My Trash Franchise - Semi-Absentee
California
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
Cash Flow: $485,000
Dumpster Rental Business, B2B & B2C
Louisville, NC
This business offers a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions catering to every need in waste management for both residential and commercial clients. Our patent-pending design seamlessly combines...
$399,900
Cash Flow: $107,198
Metal Recycling/Salvage Yard/Auto Repair/Towing Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jefferson County, NY
Family owned and operating business in Northern NY on industrial zoned land. Ten minutes from I-81 and 20 minutes from either Fort Drum or US/Canadian Border and Customs. Current business model...
6
$975,000
Bay Area Hauling Company with Website, SEO & Established Brand
For over 30 years, this junk removal and hauling business has been serving residential and commercial clients with reliable, on-demand service. The sale includes fasthaul.com along with two additional...
3
$250,000
Most profitable business
Fairfax County, VA
High-Profit Environmental Business Northern Virginia | Turnkey Operation | 3 Hours a Day | $27,000 Monthly Profit Fully operational since February 2024 • All equipment included • 150 active accounts •...
2
$300,000
Cash Flow: $750,000
South Atlanta B2B Mobile Service Business with $155K Current Revenue
Stockbridge, GA
If you are looking for a recession-resistant business built on repeat service that yields recurring revenue, this is it! Our environmental franchises have been handling the tough but essential job of...
5
$92,000
FranchiseNoble Locksmith
Available Nationwide
Noble Locksmith is a full-service business specializing in car key replacement in addition to offering residential and commercial locksmith services.
$105,000
See More FranchisesTop-Rated Junk Removal Business – Profitable & Scalable | Southeast TX
Silsbee, TX
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a top-rated, branded junk removal company with consistently strong cash flow. This business has been part-time while the owner worked a full-time job and still...
$115,000
Cash Flow: $45,684
Profitable, Scaleable Residential Septic Tank Business for Sale!
Rockwall County, TX
Founded 35 years ago, this septic systems business is known for their quality work and customer service. Specializing in Residential and Commercial design, Installation, maintenance & decommission of...
Cash Flow: $568,000
Disposal, refuse, demolition and trucking company with real estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ellsworth, ME
Established trash business since 1998, 4 rear load trash trucks, 2 roll off trucks, 130+ containers 30+ roll off containers...
$1,200,000
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
Junk Removal Franchise
Lansdowne, MD
Profitable Junkluggers Junk Removal Business – Established & Branded Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a well-established Junkluggers franchise in 3 thriving territories. This turnkey...
5
$85,000
Cash Flow: $550,000
FranchiseCity Lifestyle
Available Nationwide
Imagine this: running your own business, making an impact in your community, and still having time for what matters most—City Lifestyle offers a proven system to do just that.
$30,000
See More FranchisesRoll-Off Dumpster Business in DFW + 7 Permanent Services (Turnkey)
Caddo Mills, TX
OLTEX Services presents an exceptional turnkey roll-off dumpster rental opportunity in the high-growth DFW market. This well-established waste management business has operated successfully since 2019,...
6
$350,000
Established Dumpster Company - Serving Maricopa & Pinal County
Gilbert, AZ
Established Dumpster Company - Serving Maricopa & Pinal County Zero debt transfers with sale. 2x trucks 43 dumpsters Various tools relevant to the business Website, Hosting & CRM Customer list with...
6
$5,000,000
Profitable & Established Scrap Metal Recycling Business For Sale
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...
$22,381,000
Cash Flow: $2,953,000
Profitable Junk Removal Business: 5-Stars & Growth Potential
Columbus, GA
This profitable junk removal and hauling business delivers strong cash flow, steady demand, and an impeccable reputation. Established in 2017, it has built a loyal customer base across the greater...
2
$215,000
Cash Flow: $82,713
Construction Dumpster Company For Sale
Harnett County, NC
Located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC Construction dumpster rental business centrally located between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC. We currently offer for rent 20 yard, 15 yard, and 10...
$850,000
Alex Duff
eXp Commercial
Serving King County, WA
Get the most out of your business by speaking to our business advisors today. Our advisors have years of experience obtaining qualified buyers and performing business valuations, so you get the most profitable price when selling your company. We assess the Good Will and value the clientele that has been established over the years, plus the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and, we add that to the Cash Flow Owner Benefit and cross check it with industry standards for valuations. We also take into account the lease (or Building) and the location, foot or car traffic, and trade secrets and/ or training manual/ recipes/ systems. All that plus the team in place and training available to a buyer. We can sell your business for the true value that it has to our vast buyer pool. Let's talk
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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
Mobile Dumpster Delivery Business
Knoxville, TN
Step into a profitable niche in the growing waste and debris removal industry. This operation specializes in delivering portable dumpsters directly to customers, serving both residential and...
$228,900
Cash Flow: $188,616
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...
$49,000
Profitable Septic and Snow Service Company in MA - Over 80 Years
Middlesex County, MA
Prime opportunity to acquire a well-established septic and snow service business in Hudson, MA. Founded in 1937, this trusted, family-owned company offers septic pumping, Title 5 inspections, minor...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $180,390
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
FranchiseSystem4
Available in Multiple Locations
Scalable, B2B Janitorial and Facilities Management Franchise
$75,000
See More FranchisesHigh-Demand Moving & Junk Removal Business with $1M Momentum
Prince Frederick, MD
Own the only College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® franchise in Southern Maryland, a booming market with strong demand for moving and junk removal. This business has $900K+ in annual revenue, a...
3
$275,000
Growing Moving & Junk Removal Biz – 4.9 Stars, Team & Trucks
Columbia, MO
This franchise launched in 2021 and continues to show strong upward momentum, with a 4.9-star Google rating, over 3,200 jobs completed, and a 35% rise in trailing 12-month cash flow. The foundation is...
4
$350,000
Cash Flow: $66,396
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...
6
$900,000
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
Scalable Dumpster Rental Business, With Strong Local Brand
Marion County, FL
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a lean, proven, and well-positioned business in the essential waste management sector. The company operates with minimal overhead and a simple, repeatable model...
$350,000
FranchiseExit Factor
Available in Multiple Locations
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
$60,000
See More FranchisesBuy 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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
166 |
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Median Asking Price |
$550,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$665,413 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$193,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Waste Management and Recycling Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.54 |
2.30 |
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Median |
0.85 |
3.38 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.14 |
4.25 |
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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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