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*The Angi rating for Garbage Collection companies in Sterling, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Garbage Collection needs.

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Last update on November 16, 2025

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Peppers Hauling Company

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Peppers Hauling Company

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Jaime D on June 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Jaime D on June 2021

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Five Star Sanitation

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Five Star Sanitation

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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
7521 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!

"Ken was very polite and kind. He told me if I had any questions feel free to call. He came right on time. I would recommend his services to anyone. He is great!"

Jan F on November 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!

"Ken was very polite and kind. He told me if I had any questions feel free to call. He came right on time. I would recommend his services to anyone. He is great!"

Jan F on November 2025

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Clean City Waste & Recycling

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Clean City Waste & Recycling

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

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Rockford Junk Removal

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Rockford Junk Removal

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Rockford Junk Removal makes it easy to clear away your junk or unwanted debris quickly, efficiently, and conveniently at the lowest costs around. We have built our buisnes around honest, upfront pricing and friendly service. What Junk don't we remove? Seriously, we remove just about anything including Entire house clean outs to one item such as appliances, carpeting, construction debris, furniture, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables and much more.

"Everything went great and they took everything I asked without question, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for these services."

William A on November 2019

Rockford Junk Removal makes it easy to clear away your junk or unwanted debris quickly, efficiently, and conveniently at the lowest costs around. We have built our buisnes around honest, upfront pricing and friendly service. What Junk don't we remove? Seriously, we remove just about anything including Entire house clean outs to one item such as appliances, carpeting, construction debris, furniture, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables and much more.

"Everything went great and they took everything I asked without question, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for these services."

William A on November 2019

Dean Steinkamp Clean Up Jobs

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Dean Steinkamp Clean Up Jobs

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Since 1964, Dean Steinkamp Clean Up Jobs have been serving the Quincy, IL area, as well as the neighboring communities. No matter what kind of mess you have, we can handle the job. Our dedicated team looks forward to serving all your needs. Our exceptional customer service set us apart from the competition! Got clutter? Let us haul it away! We specialize in the removal of: • Junk • Trash • Leaves We hope to become a service that you can always rely on for prompt, honest service. Call us today for more details or a free estimate.

Since 1964, Dean Steinkamp Clean Up Jobs have been serving the Quincy, IL area, as well as the neighboring communities. No matter what kind of mess you have, we can handle the job. Our dedicated team looks forward to serving all your needs. Our exceptional customer service set us apart from the competition! Got clutter? Let us haul it away! We specialize in the removal of: • Junk • Trash • Leaves We hope to become a service that you can always rely on for prompt, honest service. Call us today for more details or a free estimate.

Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup

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Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

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.

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

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. 

Generally speaking, it’s absolutely worth it to repair a garbage disposal, so long as it’s eight years old or younger. Once you pass that eight-year threshold, it depends on the issue. If it’s a simple jam and the core components remain unaffected, call a local plumber for a quick repair. If it seems like the motor is wearing down, spring for a replacement unit. 

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