Updated September 2025 Many of us know to toss our aluminum cans, glass bottles, and cardboard in the recycling bin, but that’s often the extent of our recycling knowledge. You might be surprised to learn that you can recycle a wide range of other items. So, what can we recycle? We’re glad you asked! Follow along to discover all the surprising things you can recycle. What Should You Recycle at Home? When exploring ...
Early on, at our first “office” based at a beach house in Fairfield, CTWhen I first started dating my wife, my business was in its infancy and many people laughed at the concept altogether. Not my wife. She proudly declared herself The Junkluggers #1 groupie and has offered endless support ever since. She has gone around town displaying her Junklugger green gear, volunteered with me to help cleanup in the Rockaways on her days off ...
We are pleased to present the following guest post written by expert professional organizer Matt Baier. Clearing out a parent’s home can be a very emotional and stressful experience, but with these helpful tips from Matt, much of that stress can be avoided.Do the math.Ask for a floor plan from your new home. If one is not available, take some basic measurements and draw a simple plan. You can go nuts with ...
It’s not easy to throw a memorable Super Bowl party. Most people go to one each year and they tend to blend together, especially if your team didn’t make it that year. According to Nielsen, last year’s Super Bowl had 108.7 million viewers in 53 million households. That’s some tough competition. I have been attending Super Bowl parties as far back as I can remember. The most memorable games for ...
This June will mark the 10 year anniversary of when I first rolled up my sleeves as a 21 year old college student at UConn and started “lugging junk.” While my friends were getting MBAs or law degrees, I was starting a business that depleted my savings accounts and frazzled my mind consistently. Thinking back as a 21 year old, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, with no real experience running a business, I find it amazing how ...
As you decide on your resolutions for 2014, The Junkluggers is here to help you make a fresh start by donating or recycling your old clutter to make room for the new you this year. Many people make resolutions to lose weight and get in shape in the New Year. But what about homes? The Junkluggers are experts in cutting clutter weight and getting your home in shipshape. With an eco-friendly twist on junk removal ...
I love bringing my dog Otis to work. He is an 11-year-old, 30 pound mix of yellow lab, beagle and unconditional love. Everyone loves him – especially the ladies. When people are stressed in the office, they come pay Otis a visit in one of his two favorite locations: when he isn’t sprawled out across the middle of the office carpet, he lounges casually cool atop his recycled king chair, the nicest (and only) lounge ...
Junkluggers in the UCONN School of Business News in an article titled, “From Food Delivery to Junk Removal: An Entrepreneur’s Journey to Success.” The article begins with some of the early entrepreneurial spirit that Josh showed while attending the University of Connecticut including his job at Wings Over Storrs, printing and selling t-shirts with his roommate, and serving on the UConn Co-op Board of Directors. The article then details how Josh was inspired to ...
The Junkluggers were featured on Franchising.com in an article titled, “Seeing Green: Junkluggers Achieves 2013 Growth Goals Before End of Q3.” The story details how the Junk-Removal Franchise Adds 5 Units in First Year of Franchising, Plans to Triple Number of Locations in 2014. Click here to read in entirety or begin below. New York, NY (PRWEB) October 15, 2013 – In its first year of franchising, Junkluggers, a junk-removal franchise started by CEO Josh ...
13 Billion paper towels are used by Americans ever year. 571,230,000 pounds of paper could avoid being used with a simple solution presented by R.P. Joe Smith. Are you guilty of taking too much? This video will make you think twice when drying your hands:
Zach Cohen, 26, has been around with The Junkluggers since the beginning in 2004 and is now taking on significant expansion for The Junkluggers in Manhattan. Zach joined in this role not only because of the passion he has for the brand, but also due to the positive experience he has always had with the organization. Zach, who was one of the very first ‘luggers’ when the company began in Connecticut under the moniker Junk ...
he Junkluggers were recently featured in Small Business Opportunities Magazine in an article titled, “From Part-Time College Gig to $2.3 Million“. The article expands on Josh Cohen’s background, The Junkluggers concept, and their growth and expansion plans. The Junkluggers have an impressive opportunity to potentially open 43 new locations this year. From Part-Time College Gig to $2.3 Million Josh Cohen grew a college side gig into a multi-million dollar business and is ...
Hauling over 4,500 tons of junk in 2012, young entrepreneur seizes day and provides unique opportunity for growth While sitting around a campfire during a study abroad semester in Australia, Josh Cohen heard his friend say he made $100 hauling an old refrigerator away for a neighbor. When he returned back home a cash-strapped college student, Cohen remembered that discussion and thought it would be a great way to earn some extra money. He ...
Josh Krisher, 30 years old from Seattle, has a long history with The Junkluggers CEO Josh Cohen. They originally met at summer camp before freshman year of high school in 1998 and did a lot of traveling around Europe as they became close friends. Krisher has a business degree and a master’s degree from the University of Washington. When Krisher was going to school, Cohen formed The Junkluggers concept in Connecticut and urged to ...
The Junkluggers were recently featured in The New York Daily News in an article titled, “NYC-based franchise the Junkluggers aims to turn trash into small-biz treasure.” In the article, Josh Cohen expanded on his background, how he founded The Junkluggers while still in college, and how he has recently started franchising the business in order to grow and expand new locations throughout the New York and the east coast. Josh also elaborated on the new ...
Thomas Edison once said: “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” At The Junkluggers, we are committed to protecting the environment while enhancing people’s lives. With a little imagination, it’s easy to see how used toys, clothes, furniture, and more might be used to help invent a better a life for someone. To that end, our Luggers are trained to see possibility where others see junk, and to ...
At The Junkluggers we realize that one’s junk may be another’s treasure… but, there are instances where we are unfortunately unable to donate on your behalf. What then happens to the items? Where do they go? In many instances, we are able to recycle your contents, so that although there is no direct tax benefit to you, you can rest assured that you’re not contributing to increased pollution and waste. Recyclable materials ...
We’re in the business of hauling away junk, but we do recognize that collecting “junk” can be a serious issue for some. Those who suffer from compulsive hoarding have an excessive acquisition of and inability to or unwillingness to discard massive quantities of of objects. These objects begin to cover their homes and living space and cause significant distress or impairment. This behavior can lead to health risks, sanitary issues, economic burden, and strain ...
So it’s now 2013 and you’ve been planning for some time to start doing your bit to help the environment. Unfortunately, you just haven’t found the time to plant an herb garden or start growing your own tomatoes and the idea of setting up a compost bin is such a commitment, it gives you the shudders. Not only will you have to figure out how it works, you’ll probably need to ...
The holidays are almost upon us and amid the bustle of our festive preparations, we have a chance to take a pause from our busy lives and consider the ways our lives are blessed with loving family and friends. It is also a time to think about what we can do to make the world a better place. Although the winter holidays are traditionally a time of consumption, they can also be more eco-friendly if ...