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LJ’s junk removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi, I’m Landon, owner of LJ’s Junk Removal. We’re a locally owned junk removal company focused on making your cleanup as easy and stress-free as possible.\n\nWhether you’re cleaning out a garage, getting rid of old furniture, moving, renovating, or simply tired of having unwanted items taking up space, we’re here to help. We take pride in being reliable, professional, respectful of your property, and upfront with our pricing.\n\nWe’ll arrive on time, do the heavy lifting, clean up after ourselves, and haul your unwanted items away so you don’t have to worry about a thing.\n\nAt LJ’s Junk Removal, we believe in treating every customer’s home like it’s our own and earning your business through great service—not just getting the job done.\n\nGive LJ’s Junk Removal a call and let us take the junk off your hands!

tru brothers box trucks
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello, Shawn here with Tru Brothers Box Trucks, we've been in business since Feb of 2023 but have an extensive background in clean outs, junk removal, furniture delivery/installation, and as movers. Working for other companies for over 10 years with a combined experience of 30+ years between our 3 guys, well make sure your job is done right, on time, and for a fair price every time.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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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.

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.

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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.

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