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American Junk Removal LLC
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Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew were amazing. They cleaned out the junk filled basement of the old house we just moved into. Prompt, friendly, professional setvice and a great value for the money. We also hired them again, to remove brush and overgrown shrubbery from the property a week later. Highly reccomend."
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New to Angi

Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Our waste and trash removal business provides reliable, efficient, and affordable cleanup solutions for clients. We handle garbage collection, junk hauling, recycling, construction debris removal, and property cleanouts with professionalism and care. Our team ensures timely service, eco-friendly disposal practices, and customer satisfaction for every project completed.

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JM Hauling
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Serving Northfield, CT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

JM Hauling is a local business owned and operated by a CDL Driver. We do Junk Removal and help homeowners with their DIY Projects with Pick Up and Deliveries such as Lumber,Pavers,Sheds.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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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