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The Junk Bunch
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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The Junk Bunch – Junk Removal & Cleanout Services\n\nGot junk? Let The Junk Bunch take care of it!\n\nWe provide reliable, hassle-free junk removal services throughout Wilmington, NC and the surrounding areas. Whether you need an old couch hauled away, unwanted appliances removed, a garage cleaned out, or an entire property cleared, we're ready to help.\n\nWe handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to. Our goal is to make getting rid of unwanted items simple, convenient, and stress-free.\n\nOur services include:\n- Furniture and mattress removal\n- Appliance removal\n- Garage, attic, and storage cleanouts\n- Household junk removal\n- Rental property cleanouts\n- General property cleanouts\n\nNo job is too small to ask about! Contact The Junk Bunch today for a free estimate and let us help you reclaim your space.

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Ph Haul-Away
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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We are a dependable local company committed to serve our community with honesty, integrity and hard work. We offer prompt, reliable junk removal and hauling services with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. We take pride in completing every job efficiently and on time.

DuraTrash
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

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I’m a dedicated and mission-driven professional with a background in military logistics, retail operations, and air cargo freight handling. My career has taught me the value of discipline, adaptability, and teamwork—skills I bring to every role I take on. Whether managing supply inventory, supporting customers on the sales floor, or coordinating shipments under tight deadlines, I take pride in staying organized, dependable, and focused on results.\n \nI’m known for being approachable and solution-oriented, the kind of person who keeps calm under pressure and leads by example. I enjoy learning new systems, improving processes, and building strong working relationships with my team.

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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Replacing a garbage disposal costs anywhere from $150 to $950, but the average cost is somewhere around $550. There are two types of garbage disposal units, and continuous feed disposals tend to cost more than batch feed disposals. Going for an aluminum garbage disposal is also significantly cheaper than choosing a stainless steel garbage disposal. You'll also need to factor in the horsepower of the motor, labor, and the removal and disposal of your old unit.

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.

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.

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