Junk hauling starter kit

Dolly, straps, tarps.

Estimated for October 2026

Thin

Junk hauling

$19–$31/hr, before tax & fuel

~4 of 6hrs fill

$80to start

$329–$537 a month · Shown for New Orleans at 6 hrs a week.

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What you need first

Gear budget: about $47–$62 (estimate) · 2 items, 1 optional

Furniture dollyMoves heavy items to the truck without extra tripsBudget: about $17–$32Price checked Oct 2026 at Atwoods.

Two-person lifting strapsSafer lifts on couches and appliancesBudget: about $30Price checked Oct 2026 at Home Depot.

Optional · not in the gear budget

Appliance hand truck (550-900 lb)Only for regular appliance hauls; rent one until thenBudget: about $140–$220Price checked Oct 2026 at WebstaurantStore.

Gear list only. ‘To start’ is our separate minimum estimate, so the two can differ.

Budgets are rough estimates. Buy used where you can. Don’t stock up before your first job.

Bill dump fees per load and don't absorb them. Bring two-person lifting straps (about $25). A furniture dolly is about $17-$32, and an appliance hand truck (about $140-$220) is optional (prices checked Oct 19, 2026). Rent one until you're hauling appliances weekly.

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