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Haul-A-Way Boise LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Haul-a-Way did an awesome job and will returning in a few weeks to do more! At this point I would highly recommend this company!!! Great company to work with!!!"
Property Clean Out
Property Clean Out
Property Clean Out
Property Clean Out
Property Clean Out

+26

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Demo Dash LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Demon Dash was on time and did an awesome job. He had my hot tub broken down and out of the back yard in no time at all. He even did a great clean up job! I would highly recommend him."
Brush Demo & Removal
Brush Demo & Removal
Brush Demo & Removal
Brush Demo & Removal
Small Junk Pickup

+142

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Full send junk removal
New to Angi

Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

I was born and raised in Boise Idaho! Lived here my entire life and looking to help out my community more everyday! Keeping the streets and homes clean one step at a time

Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal

+2

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

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