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Avatar for Affordable Junk Hauling & Moving
Affordable Junk Hauling & Moving
5.0(
22
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Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert at Affordable Junk and Hauling was professional, efficient, and affordable. He responded quickly to my search for someone to haul away a "dead" refrigerator/freezer and communicated effectively to confirm my appointment time, etc. If you have anything to be hauled away, don't hesitate to hire Robert."
Mixed Trash
Household Trash
Yard Junk Removal
Shed Cleanout
Yard Waste Clean Up

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K and J Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

K and J Services is your go to for junk removal, property cleanups, and debris hauling. We specialize in full property cleanups that reset and open up your space, but we also handle single item pickups and smaller jobs just as quickly and efficiently. Whether it?s one item or a full cleanout, we show up, get it done right, and make the process easy. Family owned, licensed and insured. Send a photo or give us a call for a quick estimate and availability.

Basic Junk Removal
Medium Junk Removal
Porch removal
Small structure removal
Large brush removal

+9

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Prime Time Drywall
4.9(
7
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Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This pro did a beautiful job repairing my wall. He put braces behind the wall, repaired the dry wall, textured, painted, and remounted the towel racks. Towel racks feel stable for the first time in years. He didn’t arrive at the agreed on time, but always let us know that he would be late and by how long. He was flexible and got the job done quickly."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Shepards Handyman Service - License Not Yet Provided
4.0(
16
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Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave is my go to guy! He goes above and beyond on all his projects. He just replaced my kitchen/dining room vinyl floors. Dave went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend."
Response time12 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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JC Junk Removal
4.9(
9
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Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a young man named James do multiple jobs for us. He tilled the yard, moved rock and trimmed up and down some tree bushes , removed from the property, and cleaned up. We also had him come back and do a couple of dump runs. We are very happy with his work and ethics. Will definitely have him back for our next project!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Serving Durham, 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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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

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