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J&M Clean Sweep LLC

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J&M Clean Sweep LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Tell us what you need done — J&M is ready to help! We’re a family-owned small business known for fast quotes, quick turnarounds, and competitive pricing. Whatever the project, we’re here to make it easy for you. Get in touch today — we look forward to working with you!

"The team was amazing! They were personable, worked hard, and followed instructions perfectly. The pricing and communication was great! I will definitely hire them again!"

Shannon Z on August 2025

Tell us what you need done — J&M is ready to help! We’re a family-owned small business known for fast quotes, quick turnarounds, and competitive pricing. Whatever the project, we’re here to make it easy for you. Get in touch today — we look forward to working with you!

"The team was amazing! They were personable, worked hard, and followed instructions perfectly. The pricing and communication was great! I will definitely hire them again!"

Shannon Z on August 2025

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We specialize in Junk Removal-Snow Removal & Trailer Rental! Our business is open from 6am-9pm Mon-Sun, even on holidays! We are fast, efficient, hard working, & dedicated to getting the job done! We look forward to serving you!

We specialize in Junk Removal-Snow Removal & Trailer Rental! Our business is open from 6am-9pm Mon-Sun, even on holidays! We are fast, efficient, hard working, & dedicated to getting the job done! We look forward to serving you!

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The Picker-Uppers, LLC

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The Picker-Uppers, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Picker-Uppers remove & properly dispose of almost anything while you do nothing! We are your local, full service junk removal company. Our service is great for PROPERTY MANAGEMENT including house, rental, & apartment cleanouts. Spring cleaning, or just want that garage space back we can help. Get your SPACE back you deserve it. We are registered under the Minnesota Recycling Act as an official E-Waste collector which assures you all items we pick up are properly disposed of. Also any items that qualify are recycled and donated. Now not only do we offer our full service junk removal but also a professional, local moving service. We have added a truck to our fleet and offer a clean, dry moving truck. The Picker-Uppers are licensed with a Household Goods Mover Permit through the state of MN, which offers you security on who is handling your household items. The Picker-Uppers are also fully insured to protect those belongings we are handling. We take pride in our fast, reliable, and on time service. Professional assembly and disassembly of your items included with our moving service. Offering upfront rates with a friendly, trained, & professional crew. Moving, Delivering, & Hauling we can do it for both residential and commercial. Now Offering Roll-off Dumpster rentals for those who want to do the cleanup themselves.

The Picker-Uppers remove & properly dispose of almost anything while you do nothing! We are your local, full service junk removal company. Our service is great for PROPERTY MANAGEMENT including house, rental, & apartment cleanouts. Spring cleaning, or just want that garage space back we can help. Get your SPACE back you deserve it. We are registered under the Minnesota Recycling Act as an official E-Waste collector which assures you all items we pick up are properly disposed of. Also any items that qualify are recycled and donated. Now not only do we offer our full service junk removal but also a professional, local moving service. We have added a truck to our fleet and offer a clean, dry moving truck. The Picker-Uppers are licensed with a Household Goods Mover Permit through the state of MN, which offers you security on who is handling your household items. The Picker-Uppers are also fully insured to protect those belongings we are handling. We take pride in our fast, reliable, and on time service. Professional assembly and disassembly of your items included with our moving service. Offering upfront rates with a friendly, trained, & professional crew. Moving, Delivering, & Hauling we can do it for both residential and commercial. Now Offering Roll-off Dumpster rentals for those who want to do the cleanup themselves.

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. 

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

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.

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

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. 

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