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Juma Amisi
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

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.

Southern strike llc
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

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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Trojan lawn care
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Founded by two college baseball players who know the value of hard work, teamwork, and getting the job done right, we’re your trusted local experts for lawn care, landscaping, and junk removal. Whether we’re mowing your lawn, transforming your landscape, or hauling away the clutter you’ve been meaning to tackle, we show up on time, work hard, and leave your property looking its best.\n\nWe believe in honest pricing, reliable service, and treating every customer’s property like it’s our own. And yes—we’ve spent plenty of time cleaning up after games, so picking up your yard or hauling away junk is just another day at the office. From overgrown lawns to overflowing garages, if it’s outside (or needs to be outside), we’ve got you covered.

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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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.

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. 

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