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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(
282
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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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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Foundation Repairs & Home Improvements Inc
4.6(
63
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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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

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. 

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