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Moffitt Mowing and Towing
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was a wonderful company to work with! I had to get so much yard debris and junk removed. Josh and his team saved me the headache! He was timely, conversed with me when needed and got the job done quick. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company to work with, from estimate to clean up after the job. No hassles and will definitely use them again. The roof and gutters look fantastic. Thanks for the great service."
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"My whole belongings, including my large sectional couch, were relocated and nothing received any damage. I am blown away by their dedication and commitment over our satisfaction."
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Master Taskers
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m a reliable and hardworking handyman with years of hands-on experience helping homeowners get things done right the first time. I’m currently transitioning off active duty military service, and I bring that same discipline, attention to detail, and work ethic into every job I take on. I offer a wide range of services including home repairs, installations, maintenance, and small renovation projects. Whether it’s a quick fix or a bigger job, I take pride in quality work and making the process easy and stress-free for my customers.

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McElvogue's outdoor services
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Im james I own and operate McElvogue's outdoor services is been working in the business for 12 years and made the choice of adventuring off on my own our number one goal is satisfaction and complete the task with 100% customer satisfaction

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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

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.

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