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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

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

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

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

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First Choice Business Brokers Charlotte

Serving Mecklenburg County, NC

First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $10 Billion in businesses for sale since our founding in 1994. We assist business owners by locating and matching them with the right buyer. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With many offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.

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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

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

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

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

Jasjeet (JAZZ) Singh

Realty Concepts

Serving Fresno County, CA

At RC Commercial Ltd., integrity, professionalism, and dedication drive everything we do. Specializing in the sale and leasing of multifamily, retail, restaurant, franchise, office, industrial, land, and agricultural properties, we bring decades of expertise and a client-first approach.

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Fast Growing Metal Recycling Business

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

York County, ME

This successful metal recycling facility sits on 8+- acres and conveniently located on the same road as the town transfer station. The yard operates six days a week and accepts clean scrap metal &...

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Cash Flow: $283,481

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable Roll Off Business with Great Client Base

El Paso County, CO

Great business with solid customer base in the construction roll off space. Newer Truck and over 40 containers make this a great opportunity for multiple buyer types. Seller Financing Available for a...

$525,000

$525,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Municipal Water Waste Management & Construction - Dewatering Treatment

Somerset County, PA

The company being offered for sale could become the next WM giant… Waste Management Inc. was founded in 1968, its revenue was around $5 million, and as of 2023, the company's annual revenue stands at...

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Profitable! Dumpster rental business with all equipment

Orlando, FL

Busy and profitable dumpster rental business in the Orlando area, including all required equipment. This business has a great reputation and steady business coming in that can be banked on. Business...

$725,000

$725,000

Cash Flow: $200,504

East-Side Redemption Center

Rochester, NY

• A redemption center East of the City of Rochester located off a major highway • Additional income of $100-$200/month is earned by bringing back scrap aluminum to Alpco, • Operating since 2021 • 1200...

$61,900

$61,900

Successful Restoration Company & Remodeling Services (38031)

his Greater Phoenix full-service restoration contractor focuses on disaster remediation and restoration for residential, commercial, industrial projects, with residential and commercial remodeling!...

$3,000,000

$3,000,000

Cash Flow: $610,166

Mobile Dumpster Compactor Franchise Business for Sale in Florida Panha

Florida

Sunbelt Business Brokers of the Florida Panhandle presents this unique business opportunity in the Florida Panhandle. This mobile dumpster compactor business is based in Panama City, Florida, and...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $104,300

Long Standing Scrap Metal Recycling Business and Real Estate

Hancock County, ME

Founded in 1947 and proudly family-owned for three generations, this long-standing scrap metal recycling company has built its reputation on a foundation of trust, fairness, and strong community...

$459,000

$459,000

Cash Flow: $102,718

Clothes and Shoe Recycling Throughout Columbus Ohio

Columbus, OH

Serve the community as a green business by recycling clothes and shoes. Keeping items out of landfills. 1 or 2 part-time employees Turn-key clothing and shoe recycle bin business with unlimited...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $65,000

Waste Management Franchise for Sale in Greater Mobile, AL

Mobile County, AL

This franchise offers a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneur to step into an established and profitable business model. The current owner is selling to focus on other business opportunities....

$149,000

$149,000

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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