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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

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.

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.

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.

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the 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. 

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