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Carolina Hauling Express
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Elon, NC and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

Hello! My name is Charles Kidd, and I run a local junk hauling/removal service within the triad and surrounding areas! I do removal for just about anything you can throw at me. If you think my service may be of use to you, please feel free to ask and get as many answers as you'd like! My service is fair and fast, and same day removals are well within my ability.

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United Waste Services
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Elon, NC and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I have over 26 years of experience in environmental services, field service, and industrial cleaning. Throughout my career I have handled a wide range of work including hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal, residential and commercial maintenance, pressure washing, junk removal, emergency cleanups, home improvement repairs.\n\nI am based in the charlotte area and available to travel surrounding locations for jobs.\n\nMy skills include industrial cleaning, environmental safety practices, equipment troubleshooting, emergency response, oil spills, site maintenance, debris removal, trash removal, property cleanup, post-construction cleanup. \n\nI take pride in working safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail.\n\nCostumers choose me because I'm reliable, show up on time, and get the job done right the first time. I focus on quality work, clear communication, and making sure every client is satisfied with the results.

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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.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

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