Meet the Owner of Junk King Maple Grove

Meet the Owner: Ed Fogarty — Leading Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in Maple Grove Ed Fogarty is the proud owner and operator of Junk King Maple Grove, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, serving the Twin Cities with reliable, eco-friendly junk removal since 2012. His passion for business started early, sparked by a high school accounting class that inspired him to build and lead a company of his own. After earning a business degree from the University of St. Thomas, Ed built a successful career as a CPA, auditor, and later a Chief Financial Officer. Although he excelled in corporate leadership, he felt called to create something more meaningful—something that helped people, supported the community, and contributed to a cleaner environment. That calling led him to Junk King, America’s greenest junk removal service. Ed was immediately drawn to Junk King’s mission of recycling, repurposing, or donating as much material as possible from every job. After meeting the corporate team in California, he knew he had found a company that aligned with both his business values and his environmental commitment. Since launching his locations, Ed has helped grow Junk King across the Twin Cities, supported by a strong local team and a network of dedicated franchise owners. He describes the company culture as mission-driven, family-oriented, and deeply focused on customer service. A former wrestling coach and active community supporter, Ed now helps local residents “wrestle with clutter” while keeping reusable items out of landfills. Under his leadership, Junk King Maple Grove continues to deliver fast, affordable, environmentally responsible junk removal to homeowners and businesses throughout the region. Ed is proud to lead a company that puts people, community, and sustainability first—while maintaining Junk King’s reputation as the #1 rated eco-friendly junk removal service in America.