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Moffitt Mowing and Towing
4.0(
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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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"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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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
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

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.

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.

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

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.

Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair. 

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