Meet the 18-year-old whose junk-hauling business earns up to $15,000 a month

At 16, Carter Grandbois noticed that people in Colorado Springs had unwanted furniture, appliances, construction debris and yard waste, but did not want to handle the loading and disposal themselves.

He saw an opening and began offering quick, affordable junk removal. Without enough money to buy a truck or trailer, he borrowed a trailer from a family friend and used an accessible vehicle to tow it. He promoted the service through Facebook, Instagram and local community groups.

His first customers included neighbors, friends of his parents and people who found his posts online. Grandbois kept prices competitive, often charging less than larger companies, and emphasized speed and reliability. Customers needing same-day or next-day service became an early source of momentum.

Recommendations soon brought in more work. His social-media feeds showed before-and-after images of cleared garages, empty basements and tidied yards, along with time-lapse videos and short explanations of his process, prices and service area.

Two years after starting, the 18-year-old runs a growing junk-removal company that can bill as much as $15,000 in a busy month. He is still finishing high school and considering his next steps.