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K and J Services
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

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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

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JC Junk Removal
4.9(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JC junk removal was punctual and professional from the time of the first call to job completion. James is a stand up man who gets the job done. No matter what it is or how difficult it is. I will hire and recommend JC junk removal for any moving needs."
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 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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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Freedom Forest Management
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had about 5 acres to get cleared out from over growth, I called Freedom Forest Management and a gentleman named Levi was out at my property two day later to give me a quote, the quote they gave me was a little pricey compared to others but they were able to get to it in a couple of days compared to others that were 3-4 weeks out. They did a bang up job cleaned the area up really good even trimmed up a tree I had since he said needed it to help with growth. I definitely got the quality of work I paid for and then some."
Hazard tree removal
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lewis Stevenson Construction
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. He and his helper arrived when he said he would and completed the difficult job promptly and professionally. He went beyond my expectations, clearing about 20 feet on either side of the very long driveway and beyond. The cost was reasonable, and they were very pleasant to work with. Will hire again!"
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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

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.

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.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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