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Q: Can glass go in the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can&rsquo;t access the disposal safely, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garbage-disposal-repair/">garbage disposal repair pro</a>.</p></div>

Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. </p></div>

Q: How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal&rsquo;s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

Q: Does ice clean a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a garbage disposal for a dishwasher?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on May 29, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
The cleaners did a great job! Place was spotless when they finished. Customer service was responsive and pleasant! Would definitely hire them again!
Daray Home Cleaning Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Reasonably Prices, On time, punctual, with high effort and attention to detail, Sutton cleaning is by far the best cleaning service I've ever hired, and I have hired several. I highly recommend this business for any of your quick cleans, deep cleans, room cleans, floor or any income cleans.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Great company. We needed six mattresses dispose of. Within a few days it was take care of quickly, easily and cheaply. Highly recommended.
Kennedy Junk Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
I have been having my apartment cleaned by MPC every 2 weeks, and they always do an amazing job. Marco and the team are very thorough, and always show great attention to detail. I am very pleased with the service and wholeheartedly recommend them.
MPC General Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Hired to clean vinyl siding of a rental unit and appears to have done a good, tidy job with the siding and gutters. Would likely use them again for similar projects.
Barretos Property Solution
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Reviewed in February 2023
Zach and his crew did an awesome job removing a couple of trees, and trimming back another. All work was completed as quoted and the yard was left spotless of debris.
Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Thet should of had a shop vac to clean out the lower T-section of the chimney insert.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Saladino property management did such a nice job for me and was very easy to work with.
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We had an old water pump in our basement that seized up and created a water emergency. When I called Bergeron Drain Pro and Well Service after 5 pm, my phone call was returned right away and Derrick came to our home to check the situation. Next day the water line had to be pulled out of the...
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Reviewed in June 2021
Deep cleaning of kitchen and bath. Excellent job!
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Uptown Junk LLC

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Small jobs welcome

"Customer service was amazing! They took a bunch of old wood and debris that was left in our house from the previous owners and our recent renovation giving us tons of extra space in the basement and the garage:) I highly recommend Uptown Junk!"

Response time6 days

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Recommended by86%of homeowners

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Mike and his crew were wonderful to work with. They were professional and always communicative, worked very neatly and executed this project very well. And they were very courteous to say the least. I ended up rehiring for a large fence removal. He also did some hauling of debris just before my house sold and went the extra mile and taking an old shelf out of the basement."

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"These guys did a remarkable job. They put in a full days work to make a pool deck that had long been neglected look like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone that needs power washing. They did not miss a spot! Really nice guys, hard workers, very respectful!"

Response time1 day

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Recommended by82%of homeowners

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Jason did an excellent job power washing my roof in two locations. Informative, efficient, professional and courteous. The cost was very reasonable."

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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"Henry did an excellent job of snow removal from the driveway and shoveling the walkways in a timely manner so that my MomÃ Â¢Ã Â Ã Â s care givers could come and go safely to and from their shifts as well as family and visitors. He kept me well informed with texts and photos."

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Dukes Waste Management & More

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Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"PROJECT DONE IN 2 DAYS. Done the way I wanted, No complaints."

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Y&C junk removal

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Jr junk removal

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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.

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.

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