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EAST ATLANTA JUNK REMOVAL
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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East Atlanta Junk Removal provides fast, reliable, and professional junk removal services throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas. We handle everything from single-item pickups to complete property cleanouts, including furniture, appliances, household junk, garage and basement cleanouts, yard debris, construction debris, move-out cleanouts, and commercial jobs.\n\nOur goal is simple: show up on time, work efficiently, respect your property, and leave your space clean and clutter-free. No job is too big or too small. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, landlord, realtor, contractor, or business owner, we’re ready to help.\n\nContact East Atlanta Junk Removal for dependable service, fair pricing, and FREE estimates. Same-day and next-day service may be available.

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Garbage Removal FAQs, answered by experts

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

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.

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