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Five Star Sanitation

275 Canterwood Lane
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Five Star Sanitation

275 Canterwood Lane
4.98(
184
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
6410 local quotes requested

We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We have trailers and dumpsters for any size job! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased with Ken and the service I received. The dumpster was professionally placed on my cement driveway without any cement damage. I highly recommend Five Star Sanitation. I will be using them again in the spring for another project!"

Sabrina G on September 2025

We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We have trailers and dumpsters for any size job! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased with Ken and the service I received. The dumpster was professionally placed on my cement driveway without any cement damage. I highly recommend Five Star Sanitation. I will be using them again in the spring for another project!"

Sabrina G on September 2025


Rygo Services

3986 Stewart Rd NE
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Rygo Services

3986 Stewart Rd NE
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18 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


RyGo Services

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RyGo Services

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5 years of experience

Founded in 2020 RyGo Services is a small local business specializing in unwanted item removal, Junk and brush removal, estate cleanouts, donation hauling, interior and exterior demolition, lawn mowing, and excavation. We are based in Iowa City and serve Coralville, North Liberty and surrounding areas

Founded in 2020 RyGo Services is a small local business specializing in unwanted item removal, Junk and brush removal, estate cleanouts, donation hauling, interior and exterior demolition, lawn mowing, and excavation. We are based in Iowa City and serve Coralville, North Liberty and surrounding areas


Lemme Do That For You

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Lemme Do That For You

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I'm a retired guy who has owned 7 houses, none of them new, and so I've had lots of experience with all the little repairs that need to be done in a home. I've been working part time as a handyman since I retired a few years ago. I paint, repair walls, do light remodeling, minor electrical such as replacing switches and outlets and installing new lights, light plumbing such as fixing and replacing toilets and faucets. I can usually start work within a day or two of being called. I work according to your schedule.

I'm a retired guy who has owned 7 houses, none of them new, and so I've had lots of experience with all the little repairs that need to be done in a home. I've been working part time as a handyman since I retired a few years ago. I paint, repair walls, do light remodeling, minor electrical such as replacing switches and outlets and installing new lights, light plumbing such as fixing and replacing toilets and faucets. I can usually start work within a day or two of being called. I work according to your schedule.


Know A Guy Contractors

104 W 4th St
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Know A Guy Contractors

104 W 4th St
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17 years of experience

Licensed General Contractors that specialize in everything Home Improvement & Construction! Concrete, Roofing, Electricians, Plumbing, Framing, and everything else for Residential & Commercial Construction! *Now we are offering deductible pay for new and roofing fixes*

Licensed General Contractors that specialize in everything Home Improvement & Construction! Concrete, Roofing, Electricians, Plumbing, Framing, and everything else for Residential & Commercial Construction! *Now we are offering deductible pay for new and roofing fixes*


Iowa Floor Care Solutions

103 Washington St
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Iowa Floor Care Solutions

103 Washington St
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16 years of experience

Iowa Floor Care Solutions, based in Williamsburg, IA, has been the premier provider of janitorial services since 2009, proudly serving Williamsburg, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the surrounding regions. We excel in delivering top-tier commercial janitorial services, along with expert commercial and residential carpet cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and more. For comprehensive and reliable janitorial services, trust Iowa Floor Care Solutions in Williamsburg today.

Iowa Floor Care Solutions, based in Williamsburg, IA, has been the premier provider of janitorial services since 2009, proudly serving Williamsburg, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the surrounding regions. We excel in delivering top-tier commercial janitorial services, along with expert commercial and residential carpet cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and more. For comprehensive and reliable janitorial services, trust Iowa Floor Care Solutions in Williamsburg today.



Arwood Waste of Cedar Rapids

2250 A St SW
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Arwood Waste of Cedar Rapids

2250 A St SW
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We provide competitive dumpster rental & portable Toilet prices across the US.John D. Arwood is President of Arwood Waste, a local waste disposal and demolition company in Jacksonville, FL and Arwood Waste National, a nationwide waste management and portable sanitation provider. Founded in 1984 alongside his father, John C. Arwood learned the fundamentals that have led to over 30 years of success in the waste disposal and sanitation industry. In 2004 he established a nationwide network of waste management and portable sanitation companies under Arwood Waste National. Caring for his community has been a priority, through personally funded and inspired initiatives like National Garbage Man Day, Space Waste Solutions, & The Recycle Guide, he continues to raise awareness and educate about the waste management industry, garbage workers, and environmental conservation. For Arwood, his joy comes from seeing more & more garbage collectors celebrated & appreciated in their communities for the hard work they accomplish daily.

We provide competitive dumpster rental & portable Toilet prices across the US.John D. Arwood is President of Arwood Waste, a local waste disposal and demolition company in Jacksonville, FL and Arwood Waste National, a nationwide waste management and portable sanitation provider. Founded in 1984 alongside his father, John C. Arwood learned the fundamentals that have led to over 30 years of success in the waste disposal and sanitation industry. In 2004 he established a nationwide network of waste management and portable sanitation companies under Arwood Waste National. Caring for his community has been a priority, through personally funded and inspired initiatives like National Garbage Man Day, Space Waste Solutions, & The Recycle Guide, he continues to raise awareness and educate about the waste management industry, garbage workers, and environmental conservation. For Arwood, his joy comes from seeing more & more garbage collectors celebrated & appreciated in their communities for the hard work they accomplish daily.



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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Garbage disposals last an average of seven years but can function well past 10 years. However, as time goes on and more food is ground, the grinding plates will slowly lose their edge and need replacing. A motor likely won’t last 10 or more years, but you should be able to get a minimum of five years at least, even under heavy usage. 

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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. 

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.

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. 

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