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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Junk Mafia
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Owner-operated junk removal focused on fast response, fair pricing, and quality service. We handle everything from single items to full property cleanouts—easy and stress-free.\n

Junk removal
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Clean Team Junk Removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Sterling, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

We run a junk removal/demolition company throughout Massachusetts. We specialize in in everything that has to do with the removal of waste or junk accumulated over the years. We have many partnerships with individual clients along with businesses that need constant trash removal. We are three partners that met back in college and share the same passion of both running a small local business along with helping out the community as much as we can!

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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

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.

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

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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