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Last update on February 12, 2026

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Dukes Waste Management & More
4.4(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PROJECT DONE IN 2 DAYS. Done the way I wanted, No complaints."
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My junk movers
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athol, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Junk Movers — Business Overview\nMy Junk Movers is a junk removal and moving-related business serving all of New England. Your biggest potential advantage is your regional reach: you can position the business as a convenient solution for homeowners, renters, landlords, real estate professionals, and businesses that need unwanted items removed or spaces cleared out.

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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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.

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

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