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

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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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The Junk Man
5.0(
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Serving Tuscumbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The Junk Man removal services has been established for over 16 years. We aim at offering the best possible services within the Osage Beach, Camdenton, Lake Ozark, Sunrise beach, Miller county, Laclede County and other surrounding communities. \n\nWe will remove any unwanted junk from your property including small and large appliances washers, dryers, refrigerator stoves, scrap metal, junk cars, Furniture's and much more. We also do inside and outside cleaning. If you want it to disappear the junk man will be there.\n\nWe are offering free estimates and would love to take a look at what you need removed. Have a question? Call us or click for a free quote today!

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Glenn and Marquise Repair Painting and Landscaping
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Serving Tuscumbia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Glen and marquise scheduled me for a consultation, came and got the job done in a timely manner and didn't leave any trash or materials behind. They did a great job, I would definitely hire them again!!"
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Garbage Removal 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.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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. 

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.

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