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Trejos junk removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Why Choose Trejos Junk Removal? Trejos Junk Removal, we do more than just haul away unwanted items—we provide reliable, honest, and professional service you can count on. We take pride in treating every customer's home and property with respect while delivering fast response times, fair pricing, and dependable service.

Crafts Handyman Services
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

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With 6 years of experience in both machine and facilities maintenance, I bring expertise in electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs, and installations. Known for my ability to handle a wide range of tasks, I focus on delivering quality work without cutting corners. Whether it’s fixing machinery, troubleshooting complex systems, or tackling general handyman projects, I approach every job with reliability and precision. Currently working as a full-time maintenance mechanic, I’m looking to expand my skills by offering top-notch handyman services on the side. If it needs fixing or installing, I’m the one to call.

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Qck Clean
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Will and his assistant work incredibly friendly, professional, punctual and efficient. I I am extremely satisfied and would definitely use Qck Clean again, and will absolutely refer them to my friends! Catherine"
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Pro Movers
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, 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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Ocean Side Cleaning And Removal
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Oceanside Cleaning has been cleaning my rental and residence for over 3 years. I highly recommend their services! I appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail; everything is always very clean and tidy."
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, 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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The Junkluggers of Santa Barbara
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"So easy, efficient, professional, great value for price! I should have called them sooner. They also donated what they could and really took care on up cycling (I am grateful). I highly recommend! Thank you to Vicente and his team!!!!! Junk Luggers of Santa Barbara is #1 in my book, thank you!!!!!"
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Sun Valley Movers
4.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Solvang, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Moving is stressful, and I am so blessed to find a company that was more family to me. I appreciate the time, patience and understanding of my stress. They outlined next steps with compassion. I'm am still unpacking, and it comes with ease as they made sure the boxes, furniture went to the right rooms. I highly recommend this team! Thank you Sun Valley Movers, AKA: Family"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

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.

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

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