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Avatar for Baker General Construction, LLC
Baker General Construction, LLC
5.0(
8
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"wonderful service. on time, very careful, and kind. i would definitely recommend this company for anyone and will definitely hire again when needed."
Response time2 days
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Moffitt Mowing and Towing
4.0(
2
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was professional, quick and respectful of the yard. I would recommend them to anyone that is in need of a new roof."
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JERMAINES HAULING & SERVICES, INC
4.5(
12
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time. They advertised cleaning, but it seemed they were in a hurry and if the things they came to collect had not been placed in a pile I think they would have driven away.
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Iowa RoofPros
4.5(
72
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was fabulous. They were very courteous with me. They were very helpful in explaining everything. They did an excellent job. It was a spotless job."
cedar shake roofing replacement
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New Melleray Abbey
Multi-family Bettendorf, Iowa
after cedar roof was replaced

+146

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a great job these folks did. We basically were only moving furniture, as we had "pre-moved" most of our clothing and knick-knacks, but what a great job they did with furniture: taking apart and reassembling furniture, wrapping and protecting finishes, and securing our goods on their truck. They did move one closet of clothing, hanging it in wardrobe boxes and rehanging at our destination. They were as busy as bees throughout the process. I highly recommend Moving APT."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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CLEANER SPACE DEBRIS REMOVAL & PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
3
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Responded quickly and got my stuff cleared out. Very reasonable."
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Response time20 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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. 

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

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.

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