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ABCO Rubbish Removal & Demolition
4.9(
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John did a great job. He was on time, polite, and professional. He hauled away two trailer loads of trash and brush."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Junk Savers LLC
New to Angi

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Amari, I am the owner of Junk savers! Whether you have one item you need removed or several thousand we are committed to giving to a smooth and professional service. We love seeing items get a second life so we donate and recycle what we can to help Mother Earth.

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Elite waste solutions
New to Angi

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi! I’m Daniel. Owner of Elite Waste Solutions! We specialize in junk removal in all settings. As well as light demolition and full clean outs!

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Carolina Hauling Express
New to Angi

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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.

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

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