How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, 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.</p></div>

What is the main problem that happens to garbage disposals?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in July 2015
Great. Prompt, professional, polite, friendly and efficient. They were very careful with all of the furniture and moved everything just where I wanted it. They also squeezed some time into their already booked schedule about 4 days later in order to accommodate me and the person repairing my...
The Picker-Uppers, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2011
Very friendly on the phone. They once or twice missed a day picking up the garbage but always got it the next day.
ALEX RUBBISH SVC INC
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Reviewed in October 2011
I called around for estimates for garbage removal after purchasing my new house last year. I was amazed at the responsiveness and welcoming I got from the staff at Thompsons. When I called several of the competitors I was hit with quote after quote of base charges, and endless lists of fees,...
THOMPSON SANITATION
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Reviewed in September 2013
These guys are the best in the area. The recyclables are handled in the proper manner. The trucks are equipped with robotic arms that save in the following ways: 1) No workers compensation claims, 2) One laborer instead of two needed to do route 3) One truck covers twice the area due to...
WEST CENTRAL SANITATION
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Reviewed in December 2016
The whole process was great. A couple of phone calls to confirm times and dates. Everything went as scheduled and they left the garage cleaner than I've ever seen it. Thanks Kevin & Chris.
U-Watch Surveillance
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Reviewed in September 2023
We have been customers of SWS for many years. This week my husband put our can out at 7am. They did not come to pickup until 750am. They did not pick up our trash. When we called today they refused to come back and pick up the can and said it was our fault that the can was not picked up. Even...
SUBURBAN WASTE SERVICES
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Reviewed in May 2014
Our family is new to Owatonna, and we own a business downtown. When we called our Business provider about residental service, they were quite honest that they were way behind, and couldnt start service for up to Ten days. Having all of the papers, cardboard, trash etc from moving, we couldnt...
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Elite Junk Pros

Elite Junk Pros

Customers say: Quality work

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8 years of experience

Elite Junk Pros offers top-quality service at an unbeatable price. We specialize in removing all types of junk and unwanted items, from furniture and appliances to hot tubs and sheds. Our services cover cleanouts for storage units, houses, garages, estates, offices, apartments, attics, basements, hoarder houses, and more. In addition, we handle yard demo, storm cleanup, skid loader work, and dirt work. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to meeting all your project needs and addressing any questions you may have about our comprehensive range of services.

"He got back to me rapidly and came to the job site for an estimate within a few hours. The estimate was fair, and he completed the job within an hour. His team worked rapidly and carefully throughout the job. The work site was left clean. We discussed some future jobs, and I will definitely use his services in the future. "

William A on September 2025

"He got back to me rapidly and came to the job site for an estimate within a few hours. The estimate was fair, and he completed the job within an hour. His team worked rapidly and carefully throughout the job. The work site was left clean. We discussed some future jobs, and I will definitely use his services in the future. "

William A on September 2025

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Looking for a stress free move? Let "We Haul" take care of it all. At We Haul Transportation, customer care is our top priority! We take pride in our care for all items entrusted to us and treat them with the utmost respect. give us a call at 414-416-3788 at your earliest convenience Also, something that we do for all customers... FREE JUNK REMOVAL!!! Now offering cleaning services. call for your estimate

"Excellent service from start to finish. We-Haul Transportation was punctual, careful, and efficient—couldn’t ask for better movers. I have been recommending them to everyone I know that is moving."

AMBER I on September 2025

"Excellent service from start to finish. We-Haul Transportation was punctual, careful, and efficient—couldn’t ask for better movers. I have been recommending them to everyone I know that is moving."

AMBER I on September 2025

SW Recycling Inc

3701 W Hwy 12

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SW Recycling Inc

3701 W Hwy 12

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At S.W. Recycling Inc. we have been serving the local communities since 1983. We offer a wide variety of services from recycling, to surplus. Some of the stuff we carry in our retail location include: - Retail and Wholesale - Industrial - Fleet - Farm - Trailer Parts - Tools - Closeouts - Surplus - Salvage - General Merchandise - Liquidations We also provide recycling services and we are emergency vacuuming and material handling specialists. For more information on our products or services call or visit us online today.

Stewart Sanitation & Recycling

1630 State Avenue Northwest

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Stewart Sanitation & Recycling

1630 State Avenue Northwest

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Stewart Sanitation and Recycling We are a local family-owned & operated company. We provide residential & commercial trash and recycling services in Steele and Waseca Counties, including Owatonna, Medford and Waseca Minnesota. Additional services include cleanup & construction dumpsters from 2 yard to 40 yard. Call us for Prompt and Dependable service, every time! We earn our customer's loyalty the old-fashioned way, with honest hard work, fair prices & friendly customer service.

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

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.

You can pour boiling water down the garbage disposal only when cleaning it. Use hot water to flush baking soda and vinegar down the drain for a quick clean-up. For running food down the disposal, always use cold water.

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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