Where junk removal companies buy
Junk haulers buy pads, dollies and bags; the dump and recycling accounts are the real supply chain.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul | Retailer and rental | Moving supplies such as furniture pads and dollies, with prices on its site, plus truck rental. | Ask at the counter |
| Uline | Distributor | Stocks over 45,000 shipping boxes, packing materials, janitorial and warehouse supplies. | Ask at the counter |
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items junk removal companies buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Contractor bags | Loose items |
| Fuel and dump fees cash or card on file | Every trip |
| Tie-downs and bungee cords | Securing loads |
| Spare gloves and masks | Dusty attics and basements |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: box truck or dump trailer with high sides; hand truck and appliance dolly; furniture dolly; moving pads; ratchet straps and a cargo net; shovels, rakes and a broom; reciprocating saw and pry bar; gloves, boots and eye protection. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: second truck or dump trailer; sledgehammer and demo tools; hot tub cutting kit; shop vacuum; tarps and contractor bags in bulk.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the junk removal tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (U-Haul).
When supplier prices change
Update your junk removal price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- U-Haul: Moving supplies, checked October 9, 2026
- Uline: About us, checked October 9, 2026
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.