JT'Z Waste Removal

Fast, reliable junk removal and waste hauling — we clear it out so you don't have to.
Philadelphia, US
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Bryan VProfile picture@bryannvalverde·14h

Why we started offering monthly plans to landlords and property managers

Every property manager we talked to had the same complaint: junk removal is unpredictable. A tenant skips out, a unit needs a rush turnover before the next move-in date, and suddenly you're calling around for same-day pricing and hoping someone answers.


So we built a Property Partner Plan: a flat monthly rate that covers a set number of turnovers, with priority scheduling ahead of one-off bookings. No per-job invoicing, no waiting on quotes — just message us the unit address and we handle it.


Two tiers depending on portfolio size (up to 2 turnovers/mo, or up to 5/mo for larger operations). If you manage rentals and eviction/turnover cleanouts are eating your time, this is built for you.

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Bryan VProfile picture@bryannvalverde·14h

What actually drives the cost of a junk removal job (it's not what people think)

Started JT'Z Waste Removal and the #1 question I get is "why does junk removal cost so much?"


It's almost never about the truck ride. It's:


  1. Disposal fees — landfills and transfer stations charge by weight/volume. A mattress alone can run $15-40 in dump fees before we've even loaded the truck.

  2. Labor + time on-site — a "quick pickup" that turns into navigating stairs, tight hallways, or a packed garage adds real hours.

  3. Sorting for donation/recycling — doing it responsibly (vs. just landfilling everything) takes extra handling.


The fix we landed on: price by load size, not by the hour. Small load, medium load, full truck — flat price, no surprises, no "final bill was double the quote" nonsense that gives this industry a bad name.


If you're a homeowner mid-renovation or clearing out a property, ask any junk removal company how they price BEFORE booking. If they can't give you a flat number for your load size, that's a red flag.