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The Junkluggers Ranks As A Top Franchise in Entrepreneur's 40th Annual Franchise 500®

The Junkluggers Ranks As A Top Franchise in Entrepreneur's 40th Annual Franchise 500®

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable junk-removal service The Junkluggers recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first comprehensive franchise ranking. The Junkluggers placed #321 for its outstanding growth, financial stability, and brand power. It's the first time that The Junkluggers have made this list. "It is a tremendous honor to rank among such a prestigious collection of companies," said The Junkluggers founder and CEO Josh Cohen. "We are ...

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The Junkluggers of Austin Announced as a Finalist for Westie Award

The Junkluggers of Austin Announced as a Finalist for Westie Award

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westlake Chamber of Commerce announced The Junkluggers of Austin as finalists for the Westie Award for New Business of the Year. The Westie is given to a business that has been opened for less than two years in the Greater Westlake area. Companies need to demonstrate one or more of the following: Growth and Stability, Commitment to Quality, Creative or Unique Solutions to Challenges, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and/or ...

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She Owns It! Laura Chavez – The Junkluggers of Austin

She Owns It! Laura Chavez – The Junkluggers of Austin

Junkluggers is a hauling, moving, delivery and up-cycling company all rolled into one business. At Junkluggers, it is our mission to save the Earth, one piece of junk at a time. By 2025 we aim to donate, recycle or up-cycle 100% of all items we remove, setting the standard in the United States for Eco-friendly disposal practices. What is up-cycling? That’s our Second Chance operation! We rescue and sometimes refinish furniture and other household ...

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How to Safely Move Houseplants on Moving Day

How to Safely Move Houseplants on Moving Day

Today we’re going to offer something many plant lovers would definitely find useful: how to move plants when relocating to a new home or office.As you may know, plants make your home a more pleasant space to be in. They bring color to your property and they help clean the air in your surroundings. However, while plants aren’t as finicky as your pets or kids, they can be a bit sensitive when ...

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How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolution of Keeping a Clutter-Free Home

How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolution of Keeping a Clutter-Free Home

Updated January 2023 Many of us make New Year’s resolutions every year, but only a few of us manage to stick to them. While some of us last three weeks, very few of us make it the whole year. Whether it’s eating healthier, losing weight, or completing a project, many of us find it difficult to see our resolutions through until the end. If your New Year’s resolution is to keep your ...

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The Best Time of the Year to Move

The Best Time of the Year to Move

It is no secret that moving your family to a new location is a challenging task. You have to be both physically and mentally prepared for a huge change. To help ease the burden, you should make all the necessary preparations to ensure that your relocation will go off without a hitch.If you are lucky enough to have a flexible schedule and you’re not pressed to move out on a specific date, you ...

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Moving with Pets: Things to Remember

Moving with Pets: Things to Remember

Moving to a new home is already tough for us humans, so you can only imagine how challenging (and confusing) it can be for our furry companions. Because our pets are also an important part of the family, you should take them into account when creating plans for your upcoming move. This will make the transition much easier not only for them, but for you as well. Here are some helpful tips you should consider ...

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Green Tips for the Holidays

Green Tips for the Holidays

Though joyous and filled with quality time with family and friends, the holiday season is also one of the most wasteful times of the year, both literally and figuratively. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, household waste typically increases by more than 25%. Everything that we throw away during the holidays — food waste, wrapping paper, Christmas cards, bows, decorations, and shopping bags — all add an extra one million tons of trash per week to local ...

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Last Minute Moving Tips

Last Minute Moving Tips

Updated May 2023 It's easy to be overwhelmed during a move, especially if you feel rushed. But if you pack efficiently, you can stay organized through the chaos. In a perfect world, you’d have at least eight weeks to plan and prepare for a move. But sometimes extenuating circumstances get the best of us and you have to plan a last-minute move. If you need to move out of your current home with ...

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4 Decorating Tips for Small Apartments

4 Decorating Tips for Small Apartments

Living in a small apartment can have its advantages. For starters, the rent is cheaper and more often than not, a small apartment is closer to bustling downtown areas. But of course space is quite limited and as a result, most apartment owners believe that when decorating, you should focus on functionality instead of design. But what if we tell you that just because your apartment is small, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it ...

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5 Tips for Creating More Wardrobe Space

5 Tips for Creating More Wardrobe Space

Updated February 2023 If you’re like most people, then you’ve probably complained that you can’t fit anything more in your closet at one point in your life. Diminishing wardrobe or closet space is a common problem among many of us, especially those of us that like to buy new clothes with the changing seasons without getting rid of last season’s fashions. If you’re having trouble finding space for the new ...

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Junkluggers Recent Franchise Deals

Junkluggers Recent Franchise Deals

The Junkluggers added five franchisees recently, expanding their commitment to eco-friendly disposal practices across the country. Since 2004, The Junkluggers has been providing an eco-friendly alternative to conventional junk removal. Our franchisees are helping their very own communities through by providing jobs, helping those in need through charitable partnerships, and keeping the planet safe for future generations through our eco-friendly disposal practices. Join us in Welcoming: Gustavo Mesa and Lester Luna – New Haven County, CT ...

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Junkluggers Hurricane Irma & Hurricane Harvey Relief

Junkluggers Hurricane Irma & Hurricane Harvey Relief

In the wake of the devastating weather events that took place in Houston and Florida and surrounding states, Junkluggers is announcing its disaster response plan. Together with its franchise partners, Junkluggers will coordinate with local officials and others in the business community to assist in reconstruction efforts, targeted specifically at those areas most affected by the storms.“Everyone in the Junkluggers family extends their heartfelt sympathies to the people of Florida who were impacted by ...

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Josh Cohen Talks Core Values with Huffington Post

Josh Cohen Talks Core Values with Huffington Post

Here at The Junkluggers, we take our core values very seriously. From the team at corporate to the luggers on the trucks, every member of our Junkluggers family lives and breathes our core values day in and day out. With our core values in mind, we strive to attract like-minded franchise partners who are looking to make an impact on their community and the environment as local business owners. Josh Cohen spoke with the Huffington ...

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Moving Timeline

Moving Timeline

At Luggers Moving, we’re often asked, “When’s the best time to start planning for a move?” Our answer? Now! In other words, it’s never too early to begin preparing for the big day. Because there’s so much involved in moving and there are so many things to remember, we’ve created a checklist to help you plan your move in advance and stay organized.If you’re moving on the fly ...

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Waste360's 40 under 40 Awards

Waste360's 40 under 40 Awards

We are proud to announce that our founder & CEO Josh Cohen was named one of Waste360’s top 40 professionals under the age of 40 whose work in waste, recycling and organics has made a significant contribution to the industry. Take a look at the entire slideshow here to see who else was honored in this year’s awards.

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Josh Cohen on Smashing the Plateau Podcast

Josh Cohen on Smashing the Plateau Podcast

Our CEO and Founder Josh recently spoke with David Shriner-Cahn of Smashing the Plateau, a podcast for people looking to get unstuck in their businesses and their lives. All of Smashing The Plateau’s guests are different but they have one thing in common, they know how to fix problems that keep people stuck. Josh speaks about building a great work culture, the importance of understanding (and responding to) your customers’ emotions, how to motivate ...

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Giving Tuesday with The Junkluggers

Giving Tuesday with The Junkluggers

Giving Tuesday falls annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and has been raising awareness for charitable causes since 2012. Giving Tuesday promotes a global day of giving, encouraging people from around the world to donate some of their time, an item they no longer want or need, or the power of their voice in their local community. The Junkluggers first participated in Giving Thursday last year at our company owned locations in Fairfield County and ...

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Junkluggers Coat Drive

Junkluggers Coat Drive

As winter approaches, we are left thinking of those less fortunate in our community who do not have the proper attired needed to face the elements this season. As part of our consistent community outreach, The Junkluggers of Fairfield County and Westchester County have partnered with our friend Craig Oshrin of The Around Town Team of Coldwell Banker Stamford to organize a coat drive in the area. We are collecting warm coats, sweaters, hats, gloves ...

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Junkluggers Featured in Entrepreneur's Startups

Junkluggers Featured in Entrepreneur's Startups

The Junkluggers is featured in the October 2016 edition of Startups Magazine as a featured franchise business. Appearing in the article “Take Charge: 906 Companies Ready to Make You the Boss” The Junkluggers’ appearance in the list is testament to our continued efforts to help would-be franchisees take charge of their lives through small business/franchise ownership. The beauty of the franchise world is that for nearly every passion that makes you who you are ...

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