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Avatar for Baker General Construction, LLC
Baker General Construction, LLC
5.0(
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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

"Des Moines Area Roofing was professional, trustworthy, and demonstrated excellent attention to detail from initial contact to job completion. Cleanup was so thorough that the next day you wouldn't even know that such a major project had taken place. It has been 2 weeks since the new roofs and we haven't seen even one stray nail left behind (and they did a complete tear down to both buildings, right down to the wood). An excellent company with which to do business. I offer my highest possible recommendation."
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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

"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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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

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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. 

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.

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

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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