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

Serving Howard, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"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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Master Movers
4.3(
25
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Howard, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"Overall it went really well and I will definitely use them again in the future. It took longer to move than anticipated but I think my expectations were probably pretty high to begin with. Add into that we had a crazy amount of stuff in our 3 bedroom house and that it was one of the hottest days of the summer and I think the move went extremely well. Nothing was broken. My only "complaint" was that one of his guys wasn't quite prepared for the heat that day. Wearing jeans and a polyester shirt, probably a rookie mistake. He ended up getting overheated and wasn't very helpful, but again, this wasn't anyone's fault really as the weather was incredibly hot. Jeremy's guys were courteous and hard working. They really kept on trucking. Speaking of trucks, we purchased the (2) 21-foot trucking package with 4 guys and they showed up with a slightly shorter truck. Jeremy said that there was a mix up with the rental place. But he made it work and everything went just fine. I was a little worry about fitting everything, but we got it all in there, no problem.
Jeremy is a true professional mover and when you watch him work you can see why he does this for a living. He's incredibly strong and has great stamina. When his workers were getting tired (it was a long day), he provided great "lead-by-example" leadership and kept them going until we were done. 
We went over the time allowed by about about 2.5 hours so I gladly paid him the additional hourly fee. I couldn't have done this move without Master Movers and their team. 
With any job, especially one as big as ours, there will always be unanticipated problems, but it's how a company solves the problems that leaves customers coming back... and I'll be coming back if I ever move again.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

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.

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. 

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. 

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

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