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Arwood Waste of Cedar Rapids

2250 A St SW
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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.



Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Regular maintenance, such as not disposing of grease or coffee grounds down the sink and routine use of strainers, can prevent clogs.

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. 

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.

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. 

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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