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*The Angi rating for Garbage Collection companies in Merrillville, IN 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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HomeTek LLC

4.97(
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HomeTek LLC

4.97(
33
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
54 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

At HomeTek LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Amazing, quick service. Really appreciated the attention to detail and great work. "

Douglass M on October 2025

At HomeTek LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Amazing, quick service. Really appreciated the attention to detail and great work. "

Douglass M on October 2025

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Horton Family Group

5.00(
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Horton Family Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

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Hand Man Services

4.22(
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Hand Man Services

4.22(
30
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very polite and good customer service"

Raul M on August 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very polite and good customer service"

Raul M on August 2020

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Five Star Sanitation

4.98(
200
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Five Star Sanitation

4.98(
200
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
7522 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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888-De-Junk-It

5.00(
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888-De-Junk-It

5.00(
13
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
121 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Specializing in Small and Large clean out and hoarding jobs 15 yards or more. Although we are new to Angi We have been around for 8yrs and are ready to provide you with a 5 star experience! Since no two junk removal jobs are the same we offer free onsite estimates. We remove junk and clutter for all areas. No permits to pull, labor included. Just show us what needs to be done and we will make it disappear. As a regularly 5-star rated Junk Removal Service, we’re devoted to provide excellent customer service and exceed expectations. We want to earn your future business when you need our services again, and help your friends and family when they need our services. My focus is quality, I will take the time to make sure you are satisfied and 100% happy. I am committed to delivering superior results that stand the test of time.

"Tim was great. He was incredibly efficient and generous. Would use again."

Candace B on October 2024

Specializing in Small and Large clean out and hoarding jobs 15 yards or more. Although we are new to Angi We have been around for 8yrs and are ready to provide you with a 5 star experience! Since no two junk removal jobs are the same we offer free onsite estimates. We remove junk and clutter for all areas. No permits to pull, labor included. Just show us what needs to be done and we will make it disappear. As a regularly 5-star rated Junk Removal Service, we’re devoted to provide excellent customer service and exceed expectations. We want to earn your future business when you need our services again, and help your friends and family when they need our services. My focus is quality, I will take the time to make sure you are satisfied and 100% happy. I am committed to delivering superior results that stand the test of time.

"Tim was great. He was incredibly efficient and generous. Would use again."

Candace B on October 2024

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D&J excavation &trucking

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D&J excavation &trucking

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2 years of experience

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

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KP Hauling and Dumpster Services

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KP Hauling and Dumpster Services

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Junk Removal Dumpster Rental Material Hauling Equipment Transportation Trailer Towing - 5th wheel, goose neck, or hitch other needs

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

You can pour boiling water down the garbage disposal only when cleaning it. Use hot water to flush baking soda and vinegar down the drain for a quick clean-up. For running food down the disposal, always use cold water.

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

If you cook a lot or have a larger household, a garbage disposal can be worth it, since it streamlines your kitchen duties and helps to keep food waste out of landfills. It helps to know the cost of garbage disposal installation before you make your decision. The average price is about $400, but you can expect to pay more for higher-end models or if you hire a pro to do the job for you.

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