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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

EBITDA: $1,807,165

$10,500,000

EBITDA: $1,807,165

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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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$980,000

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

EBITDA: $225,075

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$950,000

EBITDA: $225,075

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

EBITDA: $220,000

$899,000

EBITDA: $220,000

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

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

$350,000

Cash Flow: $230,773

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 Outdated metal bins.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!

Holtsville

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

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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

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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
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
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

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First Choice Business Brokers LA

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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Recycling & Scrap Metal Business for Sale

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

Strong Recycling and Junk Hauling Business with Growing Revenue

Onondaga County, NY

20+ years of cleanouts and junk hauling with on call pickups and on-site trailers, along with scrap tire removal and waste tire recycling, serving a long-term and diverse customer base....

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $77,979

High-Demand Junk Removal Cleaning and Recycling

Nashville, TN

This established, eco-conscious junk removal company provides an essential service that customers love and return to time and time again. With a focus on sustainability and donation partnerships, this...

$158,900

$158,900

Cash Flow: $150,223

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

Established Roll-Off Dumpster Business for Sale – Staten Island Area

Staten Island, NY

Business for Sale: Fully Operational Dumpster Rental Company with Trucks, Containers, Management Software, 150+ Active Customers Turnkey opportunity to acquire a profitable and well-established...

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$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $482,000

Profitable, Open & Operating Exterior Home Services Franchise Resale

Belmont, NC

Our exterior home pet services franchise system was established 25 years ago, and is the market leader in our segment. In fact, we are the nation’s leading B2C and B2B franchise servicing homes,...

$140,000

$140,000

Cash Flow: $40,000

Well-liked Established Turnkey Opportunity--Training Included!

Milwaukee County, WI

Despite advancements in office technology and communication, paper still is not dead! Thousands of companies still generate paper content that requires storage, scanning and ultimately shredding. This...

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$500,000

$500,000

Roll Off Dumpster Business For Sale SW Florida

Florida

± 70 Roll Off Dumpsters and More Independently Owned and Operated ±10 Years New Lease needs to be Negotiated for Lot Equipment/Trucks Good Condition - Value ± $460K...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Yakima B2B Mobile Service Business with $497K Current Revenue

West Richland, WA

The Yakima franchise started in 2015 and covers Yakima, Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, Washington. The foundation here has been built, and there's room to grow inside the territory with expansion...

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$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

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

$22,381,000

Cash Flow: $2,953,000

Established & Growing Junk Removal Business (TX Hill Country)

Blanco County, TX

** PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE BUSINESS MAIN LINE; SUBMIT A REQUEST ON BIZBUYSELL ONLY ** BUSINESS OVERVIEW: Hill Country Junk (HCJ) is a fully insured rubbish removal company established in July 2019 and...

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$750,000

$750,000

Dumpster Rental Company – Central OH (Fully Automated Ordering System)

Columbus, OH

This profitable and growing roll-off dumpster rental company has become a leader in the Columbus and Central Ohio market by combining exceptional customer service with a technology-driven platform...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $166,000

Profitable Junk Hauling business

Hyde Park, MA

EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2015. Well established and purchased by the current owners in December 2021. Huge Territory with room for expansion via truck and dumpster...

$409,000

$409,000

Cash Flow: $94,000

Scrap Metal Recycling price includes, Land, Bldg, and Inventory

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Colorado

*The total asking price of $3,300,000 includes $1,000,000 of inventory, 7 Acres, 6600 Sq. Ft Building, and FFE. This Metals Recycling scrap yard was founded in 2018. The business accepts scrap metals...

$3,300,000

$3,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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 – 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

$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

$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...

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$125,000

$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...

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$515,000

$515,000

Cash Flow: $156,316

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...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $145,000

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...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $89,479

Business for Sale

This is a business for sale...

$500,000

$500,000

Well 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...

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$5,000,000

$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

$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...

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$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $111,893

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Gilsenan & Company

Serving Bergen County, NJ

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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...

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$90,000

$90,000

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

Tulsa B2B Mobile Service Business with $176K Revenue

Owasso, OK

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...

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$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $73,000

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

$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...

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$975,000

$975,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

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$250,000

$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 •...

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$300,000

$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...

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$92,000

$92,000

Top-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

$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...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $568,000

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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