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Long’s Scrap / Junk Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Atkinson, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello, My Name is Austin Long and I am looking to help others in nearby areas surrounding Whiteville, NC. I am trying to start a small business to help support my family of soon to be 4 by hauling scrap metal, residential trash/debris, leftover construction building materials and I will also offer apartment clearings for when people move out and leave behind furniture, appliances and other unwanted items and also moving assistance for distances 40 miles from Whiteville.\nI think I will be the guy you’re looking for because I have a great initiative and I am very friendly and very easy to work with.\nI hope you will find me useful to help with what you are needing.

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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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.

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

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.

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

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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