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Strong Helpers Co.
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are Strong Helpers Co. - The Strength You Need for Home AND Business! 💪\nStrong Helpers Co. is your single, reliable partner, bringing professional muscle and support to every task on your list. \n\nOur mission is simple: to provide the strength and reliability you need for Everyday Tasks When You Need It!\n\nHow We Empower You or Your Business:\n\nFor Homeowners & Landlords (Residential):\n• 🏡 Home Improvement & Maintenance: Everything from small repairs and exterior upkeep to crucial rental property turn-over and support.\n\n• 📦 Moving & Delivery: Efficient, safe, and stress-free transport for your items.\n\n• 🗑️ Waste Management: Specialized in full estate cleanouts, removal of single large items, and emergency trash pickup during service delays.\n\n• 🧹 Cleaning Packages: Deep cleaning and routine services for a spotless home.\n\n• 🏠 Home & Pet Monitoring (including Airbnb): Peace of mind and reliable oversight while

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Michael candler construction
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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We are family owned and locally owned business we thrive for your full satisfaction and we try to have fun doing it. We want to make dreams come true with all of our clients. We offer competitive pricing.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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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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Chandra's Waste Removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

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