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Last update on May 19, 2025

Top-Rated Garbage collectors in Oakland - Updated Nov 2026

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Dump Guy
5.0(
128
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I absolutely received 5 star service, from Preston and Marcus on Nov. 10th. They made my day by being cheerful, fast and efficient. I can't imagine a better experience. The Dump Guys company charges reasonable rates for which I'm thankful. I recommend you whenever possible and I come back to you time and again, because of employees like Preston and Marcus."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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CLEAN SWEEP JUNK REMOVAL LLC
5.0(
3
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a large pile of junk in my garage accumulated over the years and needed it gone quickly. This company fit me in and took care of the pile with ease, thank you!"
Response time3 hrs
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Black Majic Sealcoating
4.6(
5
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a Groupon for 1000 sq. ft. of driveway sealing.  I have about 2000 sq. ft.  I bought the Groupon and called, and I was told it would be another $170, so I wanted to set the appointment.  It actually took a year to get done, as he had too many Groupon customers and was giving scheduling preference to his existing client base.  Once we had the appointment, they arrived on time, could not have been more pleasant, did a great job, and left the area spotless.
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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

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.

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