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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.83(
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.83(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1197 local quotes requested

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

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Derbys Junk Removal

18 Joseph Way
5.00(
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Derbys Junk Removal

18 Joseph Way
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We specialize in residential and commercial junk removal. Providing only the best and most relaiable services. We want to provide swift services and fair prices to everyone we work with. Please reach out to get yourself a free estimate and clear out that stuffy garage today!

"They are very professional, reasonably priced, very friendly, they get the job done, I highly recommend."

Dez B on August 2021

We specialize in residential and commercial junk removal. Providing only the best and most relaiable services. We want to provide swift services and fair prices to everyone we work with. Please reach out to get yourself a free estimate and clear out that stuffy garage today!

"They are very professional, reasonably priced, very friendly, they get the job done, I highly recommend."

Dez B on August 2021

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Mid Coast Transport, LLC

Cape Jellison Rd
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Mid Coast Transport, LLC

Cape Jellison Rd
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Free onsite estimate

Mid Coast Transport, LLC specializes in junk, trash, clutter, and all around general debris removal. We have a combined 15 years experience in the industry and can clear and transform your space fast! We offer full property clean up sevives including everything from entire estates to single item disposal. Although debris is our specialty, we also offer light demolition services, over grown lawn care, and basic tractor services. We always try to recycle and rehome what we can, but rest assured, we do the heavy lifting and handle all the logistics. Contact us today, and let's see how we can help transform your property!

Mid Coast Transport, LLC specializes in junk, trash, clutter, and all around general debris removal. We have a combined 15 years experience in the industry and can clear and transform your space fast! We offer full property clean up sevives including everything from entire estates to single item disposal. Although debris is our specialty, we also offer light demolition services, over grown lawn care, and basic tractor services. We always try to recycle and rehome what we can, but rest assured, we do the heavy lifting and handle all the logistics. Contact us today, and let's see how we can help transform your property!

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BOLSTERS RUBBISH REMOVAL

41 Main St
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BOLSTERS RUBBISH REMOVAL

41 Main St
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50 years of experience

Bolster’s has been a family operated company for over 35 years. Michael Bolster started his business with just a single pickup truck in 1975. With his hard work and dedication to his customers needs, Bolster’s has grown to a 20 truck fleet, compiled of the newest up to date equipment. Today, we continue the same dedication to customer satisfaction and service that our company was built upon.

Bolster’s has been a family operated company for over 35 years. Michael Bolster started his business with just a single pickup truck in 1975. With his hard work and dedication to his customers needs, Bolster’s has grown to a 20 truck fleet, compiled of the newest up to date equipment. Today, we continue the same dedication to customer satisfaction and service that our company was built upon.

DM&J WASTE, INC.

44 Transfer Station Rd
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DM&J WASTE, INC.

44 Transfer Station Rd
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26 years of experience

DM&J Waste specializes in the transportation, disposal and recycling of construction debris. Customers may bring their debris into our transfer station or have one of our roll-off containers delivered to their site. Roll-off container sizes are 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, 40 yard and 50 yard. DM&J Waste also buy scrap metal at competitive prices. Call us today!

DM&J Waste specializes in the transportation, disposal and recycling of construction debris. Customers may bring their debris into our transfer station or have one of our roll-off containers delivered to their site. Roll-off container sizes are 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, 40 yard and 50 yard. DM&J Waste also buy scrap metal at competitive prices. Call us today!

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular dishwasher maintenance tips like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.

No, you don’t need a garbage disposal for a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without a garbage disposal. However, the two appliances pair well and are often installed together. It is rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn’t have a garbage disposal, but that doesn’t mean it's not possible. Each appliance serves its own purpose. 

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. 

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