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Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"José arrived and immediately got to repair my counter had scratches and nicks. Work was very satisfactory and cleanup was not my problem! They left everything super clean, I’d hire them to reseal my granite counter!"
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Dukes Waste Management & More
4.3(
9
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"
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SWG Junk Removal and Demo Services
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at S.W.G we handle junk removal for residential properties inside and outside. We do commercial property junk removal. In home demolition as well as small outdoor demolition. We pride ourselves in getting our jobs done in a timely manner but keeping the customers satisfaction at the forefront. We have a three man team that can tackle any job.

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Pioneer Valley Junk Removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Pioneer Valley Removal!\nWe're a local junk removal company dedicated to helping homeowners, landlords, and businesses clear unwanted items and reclaim their space.\nFrom cleanouts to everyday clutter, we make removal simple, reliable, and stress-free.

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Done For You Landscaping
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local landscape company specializing in affordable and quality landscaping, moving, junk removal, haul-aways, and demolition.

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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.

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.

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

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. 

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.

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