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Southern Junkers

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Southern Junkers

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Call for a quote on all your junk removal and hauling needs! Veteran owned and Operated

"Southern Junkers did an excellent job removing all the trash from my front and back yard. They were thorough and very professional. I will 100% use them again for any future needs. Thanks Souther Junkers!"

Whitney M on May 2021

Call for a quote on all your junk removal and hauling needs! Veteran owned and Operated

"Southern Junkers did an excellent job removing all the trash from my front and back yard. They were thorough and very professional. I will 100% use them again for any future needs. Thanks Souther Junkers!"

Whitney M on May 2021

Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling

20010 Viking Way, STE B
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Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling

20010 Viking Way, STE B
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27 years of experience

Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling has a long history of metals recycling in California, and are proud of being environmentally compliant and helping California to recycle and renew our resources. At Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling we have a reputation for honest and compliant practices with government regulations and our valued customers.

Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling has a long history of metals recycling in California, and are proud of being environmentally compliant and helping California to recycle and renew our resources. At Bulldog Scrap Metal Recycling we have a reputation for honest and compliant practices with government regulations and our valued customers.

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V E R R E O S INSURANCE AGENCY CDI #0585599

200 VALLEY DR
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V E R R E O S INSURANCE AGENCY CDI #0585599

200 VALLEY DR
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69 years of experience

VIA is an artisan company concerned with Quality: delivering what keeps our clients coming back. We recogize you name, and your voice, not just your address. Our experience and insurance knowledge can make the difference between claims that get paid, and those that are not. Insurance: A pain we pay for to AVOID a worse potention PAIN.

VIA is an artisan company concerned with Quality: delivering what keeps our clients coming back. We recogize you name, and your voice, not just your address. Our experience and insurance knowledge can make the difference between claims that get paid, and those that are not. Insurance: A pain we pay for to AVOID a worse potention PAIN.

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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. 

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