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In 1989, college student Brian Scudamore encountered a tight summer job market in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada. So, after seeing an old, junk-hauling truck rumbling along a McDonald’s drive-thru, he was inspired to start his own business. He named his junk removal service “The Rubbish Boys” and used the slogan: “We’ll Stash Your Trash in a Flash!” What began as a means to pay for college quickly turned into a unique business - a franchise of professional junk removal.
Brian changed the company name to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, invested in more trucks, hired great people, and set a goal to build a brand that would become a household name. Since 1998, the company has grown to approximately 200 locations across three countries.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes the ordinary business of junk removal exceptional. We create space and peace of mind when junk gets in the way. Whether it’s an unwanted sofa, a pile of household junk in the garage, or a warehouse full of unused office furnishings, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you. In keeping with our environmental goals to divert items from the landfill, wherever possible, we will donate items to charity and recycle.
To learn more about our company, its leadership, or to contact us please visit our website http://www.1800gotjunk.com
Brian changed the company name to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, invested in more trucks, hired great people, and set a goal to build a brand that would become a household name. Since 1998, the company has grown to approximately 200 locations across three countries.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes the ordinary business of junk removal exceptional. We create space and peace of mind when junk gets in the way. Whether it’s an unwanted sofa, a pile of household junk in the garage, or a warehouse full of unused office furnishings, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you. In keeping with our environmental goals to divert items from the landfill, wherever possible, we will donate items to charity and recycle.
To learn more about our company, its leadership, or to contact us please visit our website http://www.1800gotjunk.com
Overview
Location
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
+1 800-468-5865
Founded date
1989
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Jun 15, 2026 | Coram AI Secures $35M for Proactive Physical Security Revolution | Coram AI just locked in $35M in Series B funding. This propels its total capital to $66M. The company champions an AI-native physical security platform. It fundamentally transforms site protection. It integrates video surveillance, access c... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Coram raised $35 million to turn security cameras into AI detectives | Most security cameras are useful only after something has gone wrong. Coram AI wants to change that. The Bay Area startup has raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered physical security platform, bringing its total cap... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Coram AI Raises $35 Million Series B To Accelerate AI-Native Physical Security Platform | Coram AI announced that it has raised $35 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $66 million. The round was co-led by Ansa Capital and Battery Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, 8VC, and Mosa... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Coram AI Raises $35M in Series B Funding | Coram AI, a Sunnyvale, CA-based provider of an AI-native physical security platform, raised $35M in Series B funding. The round was led by Ansa Capital and Battery Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, 8VC, and Mosaic Ventures. The... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Gen Z brothers bought a $4,000 pickup truck to start their business—now it brings in $3 million a year | It started with a bike ride to the local dump, where then-teenaged Kirk McKinney stumbled on a pair of “really nice speakers” that still worked. The speakers became prized possessions and the inspiration for Junk Teens, a Norwood, Massachus... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 1800-GOT-JUNK? Returns to Hit Reality Series Space Invaders | The 1800-GOT-JUNK? Melbourne team, Richard Wylie (left) and Justin King (right) with the hosts of Space Invaders, Cherie Barber and Peter Walsh. MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, February 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 1800-GOT-JUNK?, the world’s ... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Brings Back Its Weird Junk List for 2025 | VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s back! 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the World’s Largest Junk Removal Company, is excited to share their annual list of weird junk finds. People are often curious about what... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s Weird Junk List Returns for 2024 with Even Wackier Finds! | 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Weird Junk VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the world's largest junk removal company, is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Weird Junk list! After 35 years in busines... |
| May 14, 2024 | Clearing Clutter: The Importance of Junk Removal | Share Tweet Share Share Email In our modern world, clutter seems to accumulate effortlessly, filling up spaces and weighing down our lives. Junk removal is not just about tidying up; it’s about reclaiming space, restoring order, and fosteri... |
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FAQ about 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
When was 1-800-GOT-JUNK? founded?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? was founded in 1989.
What has the press written about 1-800-GOT-JUNK??
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, among them “Coram AI Secures $35M for Proactive Physical Security Revolution” (Jun 15, 2026) and “Coram raised $35 million to turn security cameras into AI detectives” (Jun 11, 2026).
Is 1-800-GOT-JUNK? still active?
Yes, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 21, 2026.