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SRJ cleanup crew
New to Angi

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We run a quality business that seeks to please our customers to the best of our ability, we ensure the job gets completely done efficiently while also keeping our rates as low as possible.

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Juma Amisi
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Juma. I provide reliable junk removal, furniture pickup, appliance removal, garage and storage cleanouts, yard debris removal, and light hauling. I arrive on time, treat every property with respect, and clean up before leaving.\n\nI serve Lithonia, Stonecrest, Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Atlanta, and nearby areas. I have a 16-foot box truck, which allows me to handle small and large loads efficiently.\n\nMy goal is simple. Fair pricing, honest communication, and dependable service. Whether you need a single item removed or a full property cleanout, I’ll get the job done safely and professionally. I look forward to earning your business.

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Southern strike llc
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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At SouthernStrikeLLC, we take pride in providing dependable, hard-working junk removal and demolition services across Georgia. Founded by Corbin Ralston and Michael Blankenship, our family-owned business is built on honesty, reliability, and getting the job done right the first time.\n\nBased out of Covington, GA, we proudly service most of Georgia, offering fast response times and professional service you can count on. Whether you’re cleaning out a property, tackling a renovation, or clearing debris, we’re here to make the process simple and stress-free.\n\nWe believe in fair, upfront pricing with a $150 minimum, and no hidden surprises—just quality work and dependable service every time.\n\n\n\nOur Services\n• Junk Removal\nHousehold junk, furniture, appliances, garage cleanouts, attic & basement cleanouts\n• Property Cleanouts\nRental turnovers, foreclosure cleanouts, estate cleanouts\n• Demolition Services\nInterior demo, sheds, decks, fences, mobile homes, light structural demolition\n• Construc

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Felipe Paiva
New to Angi

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Felipe. I am a reliable and hardworking professional with experience in delivery, moving, and general services. I take pride in being punctual, careful with every job, and providing excellent customer service.\n\nI have a truck and equipment to handle different types of jobs, including pickups, deliveries, and hauling. My goal is to make every job easy and stress-free for my clients.\n\nI’m always ready to help and make sure the job is done right. Thank you for your trust!

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johnson iron
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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At Johnson Iron Haul & Dump, we take pride in providing dependable, affordable, and professional property services for homeowners, landlords, contractors, and businesses. We specialize in dump trailer hauling, junk and debris removal, light demolition, grading and land leveling, small tree and brush removal, shed and fence demolition, construction cleanup, and material hauling.\nNo job is too small. Whether you're clearing a property, preparing for a new project, or cleaning up after construction, we arrive on time, work safely, and leave your property clean. Our goal is simple: provide honest pricing, quality workmanship, and outstanding customer service on every job.\nIf you're looking for a reliable local company that gets the job done right the first time, we're ready to help.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

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.

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.

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

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