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Five Star Sanitation

275 Canterwood Lane
4.98(
195
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•Approved Pro

Five Star Sanitation

275 Canterwood Lane
4.98(
195
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
7218 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!

"Excellent service!! They got the dumpster set up very fast and had it delivered just as fast. They are very attentive to your project needs and are definitely worth booking with!"

Lilly A on October 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!

"Excellent service!! They got the dumpster set up very fast and had it delivered just as fast. They are very attentive to your project needs and are definitely worth booking with!"

Lilly A on October 2025

Peppers Hauling Company

12228 Nelson Road
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Peppers Hauling Company

12228 Nelson Road
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
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!

"n/a"

Jaime D on June 2021

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Clean City Waste & Recycling

151 Vista Ter
5.00(
8
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Clean City Waste & Recycling

151 Vista Ter
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
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

433 Blue Lake Ave
5.00(
1
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Rockford Junk Removal

433 Blue Lake Ave
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
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

2833 N 12Th
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Dean Steinkamp Clean Up Jobs

2833 N 12Th
No reviews yet
Free onsite 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.

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

PO Box 794
5.00(
1
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Chicago Crime Scene Cleanup

PO Box 794
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

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. 

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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. 

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