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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
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Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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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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Smiths Land Development
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Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very willing to work with us and do as requested. Just genuinely kind, heart of the earth, type folk who did excellent work. Fair pricing for sure. Recommend"
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TCB Transports
New to Angi

Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

TCB Transports is a veteran-owned hauling and junk removal company dedicated to dependable, top-quality service you can count on. We proudly serve homeowners, businesses, contractors, and farms with a wide range of hauling solutions, including junk removal, construction debris cleanup, mulch delivery, building materials transport, and even livestock transportation. Whether you're clearing out an old property, tackling a renovation, or need reliable delivery of supplies or animals, we handle every job with professionalism, care, and efficiency.\n\nAs a veteran-owned business, we bring the same values of discipline, integrity, and service to every customer interaction. Our team shows up on time, treats your property with respect, and gets the job done right the first time. No stress, no mess—just hard work and reliable results.\n

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Troys lawn care
New to Angi

Serving Alton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

Trustworthy reliable with lots of exsprience..will not bite off more then I can chew. Will start and finish till the end . No money till we're done...do clearing digging and landscaping fence building..nothing to small

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

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.

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.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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