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

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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. 

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

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.

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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. 

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