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Clean City Waste & Recycling

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Clean City Waste & Recycling

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30 yards of material minimum

"I'm very pleased with the work that was done, actually it was completed much better than I anticipated. I would highly recommend them."

Henry W on July 2021

30 yards of material minimum

"I'm very pleased with the work that was done, actually it was completed much better than I anticipated. I would highly recommend them."

Henry W on July 2021

Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup

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Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup

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We have ten employees, do not use subcontractors - all of our work is done by us. We offer free estimates, and are available 24/7 by phone. Insurance we carry includes General Liability, Environmental Liability, Workman's Comp, Auto, and Professional Liability (AKA Errors & Omissions).

We have ten employees, do not use subcontractors - all of our work is done by us. We offer free estimates, and are available 24/7 by phone. Insurance we carry includes General Liability, Environmental Liability, Workman's Comp, Auto, and Professional Liability (AKA Errors & Omissions).

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

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

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.

Whether you choose to repair your garbage disposal will depend on the problem. For minor issues like a bad seal, you can fix the unit for less than $10. If the motor unit is broken, which can easily cost $150, you may want to consider replacing the entire disposal if it’s getting on in years. 

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