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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
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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

"From the beginning to the end we had excellent customer service. Jan, office manager, kept us informed every day on the progress of the job. The owner, Tim, was very courteous, informative, and easy to work with. The last day finishing up the skylight the derecho hit and they worked quickly and safely to remove the equipment off the property. I'm sure they remember that day! The crew on the roof were excellent and they were meticulous in the final clean-up stage. We are pleased with our new skylights!"
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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

Credit card accepted

"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
New to Angi
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
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Afton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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 most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

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