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Junk Genius
4.7(
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought an Angie's List deal from All Day Haul Away for $99 (prepaid); they said by phone that my oversized piece would probably require an extra charge. Four months later when I called for a pickup, it was made by a business called Junk Genius (a subcontractor of All Day Haul Away?). Junk Genius's standard charge is $95, slightly less than the cost of the Angie's List deal I had already paid. Junk Genius said nothing about the load being oversized. Next time, I would try calling Junk Genius first."
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Junk 86
4.9(
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were on time, very careful in our home and did a great job collecting everything we wanted to get rid of."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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J&M Clean Sweep LLC
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Arrrived on time. Did excellent job of fence removal and clean up afterwards. I would definitely use them again if needed"
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Response time2 days
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All Seasons Tree Service Inc
4.4(
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Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had 4 tree services come by for estimates. All Seasons was the most reasonable plus they were recommended by a friend.  They were very quick to respond and were able to do the job just a few days after the estimate. Everything looked great and they didn't leave a mess.
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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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.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

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.

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