Junkluggers emphasizes reuse, recycling

The Junkluggers, a discarded materials and obsolete appliance removal brand based in Seymour, Connecticut, says it is moving into 2022 with large goals after “a successful and productive year” behind it.

The brand, founded in 2004, says it grew throughout the pandemic, opening more than 40 locations in 2021, helping The Junkluggers to more than double its revenue from 2020. The Junkluggers says it is “more determined than ever to continue progressing the industry by focusing on environmental solutions.”

Josh Cohen, founder and CEO of the company, comments, “At The Junkluggers we are no ordinary junk removal company. We are passionate about our sustainable approach and helping our customers declutter while doing everything we can to donate, recycle and keep items out of the landfill.”

The Junkluggers says it partners with “countless” local charities and organizations to get items into the hands of those who need them, and that its top priority is to keep 100 percent of reusable items out of landfills by 2025.

Included in the Franchise Business Review Top 2022 Franchises, The Junkluggers made the list at number 32 while also being recognized by Entrepreneur magazine on its Franchise 500 list. A Franchise Business Review survey found more than 94 percent of franchisees enjoy being a part of the business and believe leadership promotes a strong culture, according to The Junkluggers. The company also conducted an internal survey and says it found that 97 percent of the home office team “enjoy the company’s culture and were happy at work.”

“We resonate with prospective franchisees as they learn that we are so much more than just a junk removal company,” says Cohen. “Making a positive impact on the environment and having deep roots in the communities we serve by partnering with local charities and making donations is what we do every day, and our franchisees want to be a part of that.”

The Junkluggers describes itself as focusing on green, community-oriented practices, striving to enhance lives, the community and the environment by donating, recycling “upcycling” and supporting local charities. It now has 88 franchise locations in the United States, with 76 currently operating and 12 in the planning stage.