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Holmes junk removal
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"Mr Holmes was able to help me the day after first contacting Angi. He showed up on time and worked quickly and efficiently. Very friendly and polite. I will definitely consider hiring him again."
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tru brothers box trucks
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, IN and surrounding areas

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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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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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K & L Excavating
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well. Driver was very careful not to drive heavy load over septic field and expertly placed the gravel exactly where I specified!"
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Mk’s Junk Removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Washington, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Mk’s Junk Removal is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n\nAt Mk’s Junk Removal, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!\n

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

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. 

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

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