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Hollywood Junk

4.96(
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Hollywood Junk

4.96(
180
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Hollywood Junk, has been in business since 2013, with more than 10 years experience servicing both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. At Hollywood Junk Removal, both residential and commercial. We take pride in what we do and treat your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate!

"I hired Hollywood Junk to remove building materials and other rubbish left by the previous homeowner. They responded quickly and quoted the job for less than other companies. The employees were all friendly and professional. They got the job done quickly, I highly recommend them!"

Lauren T on November 2024

Hollywood Junk, has been in business since 2013, with more than 10 years experience servicing both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. At Hollywood Junk Removal, both residential and commercial. We take pride in what we do and treat your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate!

"I hired Hollywood Junk to remove building materials and other rubbish left by the previous homeowner. They responded quickly and quoted the job for less than other companies. The employees were all friendly and professional. They got the job done quickly, I highly recommend them!"

Lauren T on November 2024

NY's Services LLC

4.96(
26
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NY's Services LLC

4.96(
26
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Black female family owned business with over 5 years of experience handling all your Hauling needs, junk removal, cleaning, maintenance, yard work, residential and commercial cleaning, remodeling, paver patio, light lawn care, move in and move out cleans, debris removal, pressure washing, porches and decks.

"They were on time. Responded to all emails in a timely manner. Professional and worked quickly and safely. "

Kim L on December 2025

Black female family owned business with over 5 years of experience handling all your Hauling needs, junk removal, cleaning, maintenance, yard work, residential and commercial cleaning, remodeling, paver patio, light lawn care, move in and move out cleans, debris removal, pressure washing, porches and decks.

"They were on time. Responded to all emails in a timely manner. Professional and worked quickly and safely. "

Kim L on December 2025

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Republic Masonry

5.00(
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Republic Masonry

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

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Mass Junk

4.79(
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Mass Junk

4.79(
140
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Mass Junk, Inc. is a well established business with over 7 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call us today!

"They came on time and hauled away my junk. A little pricey , but nice people."

Anthony C on July 2022

Mass Junk, Inc. is a well established business with over 7 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Call us today!

"They came on time and hauled away my junk. A little pricey , but nice people."

Anthony C on July 2022

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Dun Rite Services

5.00(
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Dun Rite Services

5.00(
18
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Dun Rite Services! We have been proudly servicing Lynn, Massachusetts and its surrounding areas since 1997. We handle everything from Interior Painting Carpet cleaning, repair and installation, to Rubbish and Junk removal. Give us a call for your next need!

"Great first response, on site review and quote ,appointment set , got confirmation, on time and work executed . Will use again "

M G on November 2025

Welcome to Dun Rite Services! We have been proudly servicing Lynn, Massachusetts and its surrounding areas since 1997. We handle everything from Interior Painting Carpet cleaning, repair and installation, to Rubbish and Junk removal. Give us a call for your next need!

"Great first response, on site review and quote ,appointment set , got confirmation, on time and work executed . Will use again "

M G on November 2025

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Clean Freak

4.94(
18
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Clean Freak

4.94(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Professional Junk Removal + Landscaping Services. We service the Greater Boston Area and it’s surrounding towns.

"Very responsive and professional. The team did a good job cleaning out debris from the basement. Reasonably priced."

Elizabeth B on July 2024

Professional Junk Removal + Landscaping Services. We service the Greater Boston Area and it’s surrounding towns.

"Very responsive and professional. The team did a good job cleaning out debris from the basement. Reasonably priced."

Elizabeth B on July 2024

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

5.00(
23
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

5.00(
23
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Junkster Bags, Inc.

4.67(
33
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Junkster Bags, Inc.

4.67(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Junkster Bags, Inc. 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.

"Trying to clear out a junk filled garage on a Sunday and Leo from Junkster Bags Inc. picked up the phone on the first ring and was at the site in 20 minutes. Showed up in a large truck easily accommodating a few large pieces. Will hire again. "

Jay L on August 2025

Junkster Bags, Inc. 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.

"Trying to clear out a junk filled garage on a Sunday and Leo from Junkster Bags Inc. picked up the phone on the first ring and was at the site in 20 minutes. Showed up in a large truck easily accommodating a few large pieces. Will hire again. "

Jay L on August 2025

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Junior's Landscaping

4.76(
23
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Junior's Landscaping

4.76(
23
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Junior Landscaping! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a beautiful job with a lawn that looked more like a jungle! Friendly, honest and reasonably priced. Thanks 😊 "

DIANA F on August 2025

Welcome to Junior Landscaping! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a beautiful job with a lawn that looked more like a jungle! Friendly, honest and reasonably priced. Thanks 😊 "

DIANA F on August 2025

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J & L Service

4.90(
5
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J & L Service

4.90(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

J & L Service' 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.

"polite, they clean up the job site when they are done. did exactly as requested...to the letter, professional, young hard workers"

chris e on June 2023

J & L Service' 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.

"polite, they clean up the job site when they are done. did exactly as requested...to the letter, professional, young hard workers"

chris e on June 2023

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

Garbage disposals last an average of seven years but can function well past 10 years. However, as time goes on and more food is ground, the grinding plates will slowly lose their edge and need replacing. A motor likely won’t last 10 or more years, but you should be able to get a minimum of five years at least, even under heavy usage. 

Many homeowners wonder if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues.  

Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.

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.

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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