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Dukes Waste Management & More
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Turners Falls, 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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Pioneer Valley Junk Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Turners Falls, MA and surrounding areas

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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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Sunshine Home Cleaning
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Turners Falls, MA and surrounding areas

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Hi I’m Corey, I’m 35, a hardworking family man and father of 2. I have a lot of experience in many different areas that allow me to better serve your needs wherever they may be. My specialty is plumbing repairs and installs but have many other handyman experience and abilities as well. I will make sure every job is done right as if it was done in my own home.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

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