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Avatar for Toupin Enterprises LLC DBA Lansing Junk Removal
Toupin Enterprises LLC DBA Lansing Junk Removal
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

NOTICE: WE NOW HAVE 15-YARD DUMPSTERS FOR $450 FOR UP TO 7 DAYS!\n\nLansing Junk Removal makes cleanouts easy for homes, businesses, and estates across Michigan. We remove everything from furniture and appliances to full property clear-outs — always sorting for reuse and recycling to keep items out of landfills. Customers receive 10–20% discounts for good, reusable items, and many of those items are rerouted to our Free, Cheap & Antique Store, which features a different local charity each month. With fair pricing, same-day service, and a friendly local team, Lansing Junk Removal turns clutter into community impact.

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Hoarder in Dimondale
Hoarder in Dimondale
Hoarder in Dimondale

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Response time11 hrs
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WL Transport
5.0(
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Serving Howell, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro did an amazing job with my building materials transportation. Very clean and super friendly. No issues with miscommunication. Would definitely recommend"
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Junk removal

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Response time1 hour
Response rate97%
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

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