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SRJ cleanup crew
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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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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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
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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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TMKS Logistics LLC
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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My name is Shawade Evans. I own TMKS Logistics LLC. We are a professional moving company. We will help you move today. We are available seven days a week. Experts at loading and unloading furniture and boxes. 100% Satisfaction. We guarantee it! We are careful to wrap in blankets and shrink wrap to avoid damages. We are reliable and professional!

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

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.

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. 

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.

Replacing a garbage disposal costs anywhere from $150 to $950, but the average cost is somewhere around $550. There are two types of garbage disposal units, and continuous feed disposals tend to cost more than batch feed disposals. Going for an aluminum garbage disposal is also significantly cheaper than choosing a stainless steel garbage disposal. You'll also need to factor in the horsepower of the motor, labor, and the removal and disposal of your old unit.

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