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DNA Hauling& Junk Removal
New to Angi

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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\n\nWHY CHOOSE DNA HAULING &JUNK REMOVAL?\nWe make getting rid of your clutter fast, easy, and stress-free!\n\n📅 Same-Day & Next-Day Service Available\n\n🌎 Eco-Friendly Disposal: We work with local donation and recycling centers to keep your items out of the landfill!\n\n💰 Easy Payment: Cash, Card, Venmo, and Zelle accepted (Instant receipt provided).\n\n🛡️ Fully Insured Professional & Reliable Team\n\nWE REMOVE EVERYTHING!\nFrom a single mattress to a full estate cleanout, we handle jobs of any size.\n\nHousehold Junk: Furniture, mattresses, old couches, appliances (washers, dryers, fridges).\n\nGarage/Yard: Garage cleanouts, yard waste, bulk trash, hot tub removal.\n\nConstruction/Commercial: Construction debris removal, office cleanouts, storage unit cleanouts.\n\nSpecialty Services: Hoarder cleanup, e-waste recycling, shed demolition, and estate cleanouts.\n\nJUNK REMOVAL SERVICE AREA\nWe proudly serve the ENTIRE BAY AREA, including:

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James Junk Removal
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James Junk Removal did a great job! They promptly responded to my request and were very flexible with their scheduling. I had an urgent request that needed immediate attention and they were able to accommodate my request within 24 hours. Very happy with their service. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend!"
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Pro Movers
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I used this company. And both times by stuff was moved carefully and quickly. I recommend this company to my and my sister use their service and she had nothing but good things to say."
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Serving Big Sur, CA 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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Salinas Valley Junk Bros
New to Angi

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are the Salinas Valley Junk Bros. We service all of Monterey county. We've been in business since 2017. Call or text 831-905-1143 to get your free estimate on your junk removal. It's easy, simply send us pictures of all the items you would like removed to 831-905-1143 and we will send you a free estimate on your junk removal. We also offer dumpster trailer rentals for your junk removal projects. We drop off the trailer, you loaded up, then we haul it away. You junk it, we dump it. Call or text today.

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Garcia Junk Removal
New to Angi

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

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. 

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

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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