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Established Scrap Metal Recycling

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Lake County, IN

This listing is for a long-established, profitable, and reputable scrap metal recycling operation located in Northwest Indiana. In continuous operation for over 110 years, this business has a strong...

$1,080,000

$1,080,000

Cash Flow: $163,386

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Tree Removal, Dumpster Rental and Crane Service 20513

Abilene, TX

The Company is a 34 year old well-established complete tree service business offering multiple services including tree trimming, tree removals, stump grinding, and land clearing, to a primary market...

Cash Flow: $1,677,842

Cash Flow: $1,677,842

Junk Hauling / Recycling business

Boca Raton, FL

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established junk hauling business operating in the high-growth South Florida market, specifically Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. The business is part of the...

$361,000

$361,000

Established Plumbing and Septic Business

Memphis, TN

Are you looking for a profitable and well-established business in the essential services sector? Look no further! We are offering a thriving plumbing and septic tank business that has been serving the...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Established Junk Removal & Recycling Business – Ready for New Owner

Richardson, TX

Join a nationally recognized junk removal franchise that combines profitability with purpose. This well-established and rapidly growing brand sets itself apart with exceptional customer service and a...

$160,000

$160,000

AAA Waste Hauler-Cash Flow!

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Pennsylvania

Long established, well run- first class waste hauling operation. Staffed, and very organized. Equipment and financials in top shape! Step in, seller wants to move on, but management is in place post...

Cash Flow: $880,000

Cash Flow: $880,000

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Ohio Based Recycled Refractory Product Producer

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ohio

Ohio Based Recycled Refractory Product producer with decades of expertise in sorting, crushing, grinding, and testing recycled materials for the Refractory Industry. Services and products include...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

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Scrap Metal Broker

Gta, ON

This business was established 40 years ago and began as a scrap metal peddler. It has grown and transformed to become one of the key dealers in the marketplace - a full-service scrap metal processing...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Cash Flow: $791,400

Downsizing, decluttering & moving service business in Etobicoke

Toronto, ON

This business is a perfect home based service business with low fixed costs. Perfect for a woman looking for a flexible micro business that fits her lifestyle and looking for meaningful work with...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $58,192

Dumpster/Junk Hauling business

Seattle, WA

This Junk hauling business was opened in September 2018 and is well established in the market. Huge Territory with room for expansion. Owner owns the entire market and has segmented it into two...

$469,000

$469,000

Cash Flow: $155,000

Super Profitable and Innovative Waste Management Business

Coral Gables, FL

An exceptionally innovative company dedicated to optimizing waste management through patented mobile technology is now available for sale. Its system allows for the shredding and compacting of waste...

$990,000

$990,000

Cash Flow: $204,031

Well-Established Aggregate Recycling Business & RE - Tampa, FL

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Tampa, FL

Turnkey Operation | Lucrative Business - Aggregate Recycling *Seller Financing Available* - 2024 Gross Sales: $781,953.55 - 2024 SDE: $402,878.31 - Asking Price: $7,250,000 (Business & Real Estate)...

$7,250,000

$7,250,000

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Turnkey Dumpster Business Opportunity in Red Hot Grand Rapids Market

$350,000 - Grand Rapids, MI

$350,000

Grand Rapids, MI

High-Demand Dumpster Business – Ready for New Ownership UNDER CONTRACT

St. Louis County, MO

Well-established and profitable dumpster rental business with strong brand recognition and consistent demand. This turnkey operation includes all equipment, trained staff, and a loyal customer base....

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

Profitable Waste Management Business with Strong Cash Flow and Permits

Honolulu, HI

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully compliant environmental services company with a loyal, trained workforce. Profits FY24 $1.35M Expressions of interest are now being accepted for a fully permitted...

Cash Flow: $1,350,000

Cash Flow: $1,350,000

Bradley G. Marlor

Utah Business Consultants

Serving Salt Lake County, UT

UBC strives to deliver the highest level of professional business brokerage service to our valued clients. We want to help them prepare and execute the transition of business ownership to maximize their exit.

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Recycling Center for Metals, Paper and Plastic

Arizona

The Company is located in the Western region of Arizona. It processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as paper, OCC and plastics by way of baling. It buys scrap materials of all types from...

Cash Flow: $239,000

Cash Flow: $239,000

Home Based Dumpster Business: Residential and Commercial

Oklahoma City, AR

The sale price includes 24 dumpsters of different sizes and cost-cutting dump bags for the smaller jobs, all Section 179 Tax Exemption eligible. This commercial and Residential Dumpster business is...

$498,999

$498,999

Waste Management Route - Northwestern Louisiana

Louisiana

Two trucks included in the sale! › 2 Trucks › Enter the waste industry with an owner-operator business. › Offering essential waste collection and disposal services, this route is primed for growth and...

$295,000

$295,000

Cash Flow: $77,869

Home Based: Commercial & Residential Dumpster Business

Greensboro, FL

FOR SALE, Commercial and Residential Dumpster business. The sale price includes 24 dumpsters of different sizes and cost-cutting dump bags for the smaller jobs, all Section 179 Tax Exemption eligible....

$498,999

$498,999

Recycling / Hauling Removal business

Milford, CT

EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2017. Great opportunity for a hands on owner to grow the market. Two locations included in the sale. Territories are roughly 25-30%...

$349,000

$349,000

Well Established Sanitation Company

Gregory County, SD

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a trusted and thriving sanitation business in South Central South Dakota! With minimal regional competition and a proven track record of reliability,...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

Cash Flow: $325,258

Franchise Janitorial Services

Washtenaw County, MI

Armen Nazarian Business Brokers is proud to offer this great opportunity to own your very own successful Commercial Cleaning franchise servicing Suburban Wayne County, Washtenaw and Oakland Counties....

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

Boston Area Waste Managment Opportunity!

$177,000 - Boston, MA

$177,000

Boston, MA

M Stavrinakis

Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage

Auto salvage & recycling yard

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

St Lucie County, FL

Excellent opportunity to enter the auto salvage or scrap metal recycling industry. Prime location awaits new owner. The sale includes all of the current licenses which are grandfathered in and will be...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

EXISTING Junk Hauling business

South Bend, IN

EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2023. Owner opened for his son to run. His son moved towards the end of last year. Operating since 2023, this business is part of the...

$74,000

$74,000

Dumpster Business: Commercial, Residential, Industry Disruptor

Saint Louis, MO

This commercial and Residential Dumpster business is for sale. The sale price includes 24 dumpsters of different sizes including: 10-, 15-, 20- and 25-cubic yards. A commercial hauling truck is also...

$357,999

$357,999

Cash Flow: $259,000

Profitable Commercial and Residential Sanitation Co. for Sale

Avoca, IA

Overview: Nestled in the heart of a small Iowa Town (Not Avoca), our garbage collection and waste management business presents a unique opportunity for potential buyers. With a solid customer base,...

Cash Flow: $242,000

Cash Flow: $242,000

Furniture Delivery and Assembly Business - Southwestern Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Own a thriving furniture delivery and assembly company! › Client Pipeline: Active contracts with Ryder, Wayfair, and Amazon Relay—consistent revenue and growth potential. › Operational Excellence:...

$560,000

$560,000

Cash Flow: $102,924

Profitable Stable Recycling Business

Onondaga County, NY

The business is in Central New York. and has been in operation for over 25 years. It is one of the most reliable and reputable recycling services in the area. The business accepts a variety of...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $131,000

Fast Growing Dumpster Rental & Removal company ** Price Drop**

Rutherford County, TN

***Price Drop*** This thriving dumpster rental company has earned an exceptional reputation for its reliability and top-notch customer service. Recently expanding to include junk removal services, the...

$190,000

$190,000

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

Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business

Chatsworth, CA

This Junk hauling/Recycling business opened November 2016 and is owned and operated by a brother and sister team. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and continue to grow the market by adding...

$349,000

$349,000

Revolutionary Modern Waste Managment Opportunity!

$178,000 - Holtsville

$178,000

Holtsville

M Stavrinakis

Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage

Environmental Clean-up & Waste Disposal with President in Place

Fox Creek, AB

This company currently has 250 clients, of which 50+ of those are recurring with the typical client being a municipality or utility company. This company handles all aspects of the industrial clean up...

$4,565,000

$4,565,000

Cash Flow: $1,155,650

Dumpster/Junk Hauling business

Bakersfield, CA

EXISTING Junk hauling business has been in the market since 2022. Owner also ownes and lives in Fresno and does not have time to spend to grow this huge market. This brand is the 2nd largest Junk...

$231,000

$231,000

Cash Flow: $14,941

Waste Management Route - Western Michigan

Michigan

Enter the waste management industry at a low cost! › 65 dumpsters › Currently serving 6 customers › 2 vehicles are included in the sale. › The business has been run by the current owner for 2 years. ›...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $126,416

Established Dumpster and Junk Removal Business

Fitchburg, MA

Seize this incredible opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly-regarded junk removal and recycling business in the thriving Worcester market. Launched in November 2014, this business has...

$369,000

$369,000

Profitable Wastewater Treatment Business

British Columbia

This established business is at the leading edge of onsite wastewater treatment with strong growth. With more than 15,000 installations in Canada and around the world this business has a proven track...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $156,242

Junk Hauling Business

Harrisburg, PA

Owner opened the Harrisburg market in December 2018 and has established a well known profitable business in the market. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and mature the territory by adding trucks...

$241,000

$241,000

Cash Flow: $73,907

Metals Recycling Business for Sale

Pennsylvania

Established in 1948, this business is a leader in the market for recycling, specializing in non-ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel. It has unique expertise in recovering...

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Cash Flow: $986,902

Frank Perez-Andreu

Keller Williams Realty

Serving St. Johns County, FL

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Dumpster Rentals for Commercial and Residential Projects

Albuquerque, KY

This business delivers a full range of innovative waste management solutions tailored to both residential and commercial clients. Its patent-pending design integrates storage and waste disposal,...

$224,900

$224,900

Cash Flow: $187,446

Colorado Waste Management Business

Colorado

Our waste management company is a full-service provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, dumpster rentals and landfill disposal services to commercial and residential customers along...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

Cash Flow: $290,000

Revolutionary Modern Waste Managment Opportunity!

$180,000 - Morristown, CO

$180,000

Morristown, CO

M Stavrinakis

Stavrinakis Franchise & Business Brokerage

Advanced Membrane Separation System & Process Technology

Douglas County, NE

Buyers whose criteria requires a record of past EBIDTA performance need not inquire. This is a revolutionary innovation vital to important sectors that has been building momentum for a decade. A...

Cash Flow: $11,429,000

Cash Flow: $11,429,000

Franchise Roll-off and Dumpster Rental for Sale in Orlando

Orlando, FL

This franchise offers flexible dumpster rental services for residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Financials reflect and assume that a full-time owner-operator will replace the 1 full-time...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $94,455

Junk Removal Business

Columbus, TX

This company provides residential and commercial junk removal services, including furniture and appliance disposal, estate and foreclosure cleanouts, office and retail space clear-outs, and contractor...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Junk Hauling Franchise With Trucks, Employees, and Cashflow!

Bexar County, TX

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter a rapidly expanding market with immense potential for growth and profitability. The franchise offers a proven business model, which has consistently delivered...

$224,900

$224,900

Cash Flow: $60,076

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

B2B B2C Roll Off Dumpster Rental Business

Greenville, SC

This business delivers a full range of innovative waste management solutions tailored to both residential and commercial clients. Its patent-pending design integrates storage and waste disposal,...

$224,900

$224,900

Cash Flow: $184,223

Established Waste Management Company for Sale

Wisconsin

Central Wisconsin waste management company is being offered for sale due to owner retirement. A well established with many corporate accounts. The business offers garbage pick-up services to...

$2,750,000

$2,750,000

Recycling: Metals, E-Waste, Appliances

Stearns County, MN

- Company specializes in collecting, processing and recycling a wide array of metals, electronics, and equipment; - Good cash flow. Increasing revenues and profits: 2023 revenue exceeded the 2022...

$226,000

$226,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

Environmental site assessment and remediation services

Suffolk County, NY

This Long Island based environmental remediation services business provides a comprehensive suite of services that span from site assessments to waste management. Its reputation of excellence is built...

$500,000

$500,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Northern Minnesota Sewer/Drain Cleaning & Septic Pumping Business

Minnesota

Northern Minnesota sewer cleaning, video inspecting/locating & septic pumping business in 3000 sq ft of leased space. Business has 4 full-time employees + owner, who does the schedule/dispatching....

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Cash Flow: $416,899

Waste Management Services

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

Here’s an outstanding opportunity to own a well-established, reputable, and turn-key business in the growing Waste Management market. This business boasts a successful 50-year history and prides...

$8,200,000

$8,200,000

Cash Flow: $994,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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