Junk Shot; Doorstep Details

Waste management affects consumers through routine household trash and accumulated bulk junk. Nearly 40 million Americans live in apartments and prefer not to carry heavy bags to shared dumpsters, creating demand for convenient, reliable, and often environmentally responsible services. Accelerated Waste Solutions, or AWS, began in 2008 as Tampa Bay Trash. Co founders Sherrod Hunter and Fred Tomlin Jr. established the company to address this need. The business adopted the Accelerated Waste Solutions name in 2010 and established its headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Tomlin is AWS co founder and CEO and serves as President of the Doorstep Details division. Hunter is AWS co founder and COO and serves as President of the Junk Shot division. AWS operates the two service lines under one company, with Junk Shot focused on junk removal and Doorstep Details focused on valet trash. Its stated mission is to provide convenient, affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible waste services while growing in both categories through technology, convenience, and environmental practices. Junk Shot Doorstep Details began offering franchise opportunities in 2020. The 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document reports 26 franchised locations across the USA. The system had 36 total units, including corporate and franchised locations, as of December 15, 2025. Ten new units opened in 2024. The brand operates in 12 states, including 19 locations in the Southern region. Its dual service model operates in a U.S. waste collection services industry valued at $84.8 billion in 2024 and projected at $86.1 billion in 2025. The broader U.S. waste industry generates $75 billion annually, while junk removal represents $10 billion each year. Junk Shot reports that it recycles 60% of collected junk. PeerSense provides this overview as an independent perspective for franchise buyers rather than as promotional material, and PeerSense is not a lender.

The U.S. waste collection services industry was valued at $84.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $86.1 billion in 2025. It grew 5.0% in 2024 and recorded a 3.7% compound annual growth rate from 2020 through 2025. The global Waste Management Market was estimated at USD 1219.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1598.1 billion by 2029, with a 5.6% compound annual growth rate. In the United States, junk removal accounts for $10 billion annually. The North American junk removal franchise market was valued at approximately $0.76 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $2.18 billion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of about 12.5%. Several consumer patterns support demand for these services. Households continue to accumulate belongings, increasing the need for removal. Remote work during the pandemic increased residential trash by up to 25% as people working from home generated more refuse. The average American produces approximately 4 pounds of trash each day, or more than 1,300 pounds annually. Apartment residents, including nearly 40 million Americans, may seek valet trash services such as Doorstep Details. Interest in a circular economy also favors reuse, donation, recycling, and upcycling over landfill disposal. Junk Shot recycles 60% of its junk and anticipates stricter environmental regulations by 2025. Waste disposal remains necessary across economic conditions, which supports the view that the sector is recession resistant. Competition exists, but the market is fragmented, giving organized and technology focused operators room to gain share through service and convenience.

The initial franchise fee is $59,900 for one Junk Shot unit or one Doorstep Details unit. A co branded unit offering both services carries an initial franchise fee of $64,900. Qualifying military veterans receive a $7,000 discount on their first franchise fee, reducing that fee to $52,900. Reported total initial investment ranges include $90,997 to $274,725, $141,175 to $352,022, $105,000 to $309,000, and $96,600 to $237,650. In 2023, the required investment was stated as $125,000 to $275,000. The primary variable was whether the franchisee purchased or leased the required trucks. A prospective franchisee must have at least $100,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of $250,000. Estimated working capital ranges from $6,000 to $45,000. The initial franchise agreement lasts 10 years, followed by a renewal term of another 10 years. AWS offers financing assistance through relationships with SBA approved lenders and truck companies. PeerSense can help franchise buyers evaluate capital needs and prepare for discussions with SBA and conventional lenders, but it does not lend, fund, or approve loans.

Junk Shot Doorstep Details combines bulk junk removal through Junk Shot with valet trash through Doorstep Details. Franchisees can therefore serve two related needs within the waste management sector. Daily responsibilities include managing pickup teams, coordinating routes, monitoring customer satisfaction, and using the company’s technology. Centralized support is intended to reduce the franchisee’s involvement in scheduling details and direct customer service inquiries, allowing more attention to leadership and client relationships. Initial training totals 94 hours, including 36 hours of classroom instruction and 58 hours of hands on training. Other training descriptions refer to 8 to 10 weeks of combined online and live instruction, ending with one week of hands on training at the Tampa, Florida headquarters. A Tampa based National Call Center, called the CARE Center, books jobs, handles customer inquiries, manages dispatch, and coordinates scheduling. A field coach is present during the opening week to assist with initial jobs. Continuing support includes monthly business reviews, access to support staff, and 24 hour access to a library of training videos. An in house marketing team supports visibility and lead generation. AI powered dashboards provide operating visibility, help optimize bookings, and provide business information. Franchisees can participate in monthly webinars, a Franchise Advisory Council, and an annual brand conference. AWS also provides financing assistance through its relationships with SBA approved lenders and truck companies. Junk Shot 360 Reports and Doorstep Details Reports provide clients with photo verified proof of completed work. Protected territories are available, along with single unit and multi unit opportunities across the United States, excluding specific states.

The sector grew 5.0% in 2024 and is described as recession resistant. The Loan Activity Score is 67 and is categorized as Strong.

AWS began offering Junk Shot Doorstep Details franchise opportunities in 2020. The 2024 FDD lists 26 franchised locations across the USA. Total units, including corporate and franchised locations, reached 36 as of December 15, 2025. Ten units opened during 2024. The system has a presence in 12 states, including 19 locations in the Southern region. Junk Shot services are available in 20 states. On January 4, 2024, AWS announced an expansion and relocation to a new facility, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting event.