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Load & Go Dumpster and Junk Removal
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I needed pallets and trash hauled away before Monday, He came on a Sunday and got it all loaded up and hauled off within 20 minutes.Super professional and quick."
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Elite Services
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an amazing company. They did exactly what I asked for and for such a good price. Will call them again in the future and definitely recommend them to my friends and family"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc
4.6(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They followed through. They delivered what they said they were gonna do."
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+20

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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First step Environmental
5.0(
7
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He has done an excellent job. He has done stuff for us for several years now. He is dependable. He finishes the job he starts."
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B&K Removals
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clayton, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! I’m Broderick, and I provide fast, reliable junk removal services for homes and businesses. I focus on clearing out unwanted items safely and efficiently, so you don’t have to stress about clutter. I pride myself on honesty, professionalism, and treating every space with care. Whether it’s a single item or a full cleanout, I’m here to make your space clean and hassle-free!\n

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

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