Junk King was started in San Carlos , California in 2005 by childhood friends Mike Andreacchi and Brian Reardon , after they had worked for 1 - 800 - GOT - JUNK ? .
Junk King was started in San Carlos , California in 2005 by childhood friends Mike Andreacchi and Brian Reardon . 
 The two decided to start their own business after Andreacchi had worked for 1 - 800 - GOT - JUNK ? .