Junk Removal...

[peeonme]

The problem I see is demand. You foresee using the men in the off season, but how do you limit the demand in summer when you need them for yardwork, or are you saying you'll still offer employment in summer only to the mowers, and just hire junkers for the year-round positions?

Also, I can see there being enough "good" junk to run a thrift store, as at least half of what is termed "junk" is just unwanted, not trash. That provides both more income and more employment, as women can and do run most thrift stores. And, unlike the bottom feeders, you can also have them clean up articles before putting them on the shelves to sell.

Or, alternatively, you can donate the good stuff to a few favored stores and tax tax deductions.

If the demand is too high for the junk side I will hire a part timer to work lawns with me and have the crew do the junk. I plan on paying them a little more for the junk removal as the work is heavier. If the junk side really takes off and is far more profitable I will cut back on the number of lawns that we do.

 

[gsdx]

Many folks have a garage, basement or yard full of stuff and either don't want too or can't take it to the curb. Also some municipalities only allow for a few large items per week

There was a programme on DIY called Garage Gold featuring Kraig Bantle (of 'Garage Brothers'). Kraig and his crew would clear out garages, basements, and attics free-of-charge. The only stipulation was that they could keep whatever they could sell on-line. There was an on-site appraiser who would research the value of the items.

I couldn't find much info online. Most of their videos have been removed and Kraig's FaceBook hasn't been updated for years. Except for a short blooper real, this is the only useful video I could find on YouTube. At least it explains everything:

 

[Kahaih]

 

[peeonme]

There was a programme on DIY called Garage Gold featuring Kraig Bantle (of 'Garage Brothers'). Kraig and his crew would clear out garages, basements, and attics free-of-charge. The only stipulation was that they could keep whatever they could sell on-line. There was an on-site appraiser who would research the value of the items.

I couldn't find much info online. Most of their videos have been removed and Kraig's FaceBook hasn't been updated for years. Except for a short blooper real, this is the only useful video I could find on YouTube. At least it explains everything:

I remember that show.

 

[rareboy]

Of course, the danger is that you end up renting some space somewhere to try to sell off the 'good stuff'.....

A slippery slope.

 

[peeonme]

Of course, the danger is that you end up renting some space somewhere to try to sell off the 'good stuff'.....

A slippery slope.

Anything decent enough to sell would be sold on F.B. Market Place or Craigslist.