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Waste Control International

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Waste Control International

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20 years of experience

At Waste Control International, we provide the best machineries for recycling and waste control. Our machines help you in reducing the waste materials and recycle them with less efforts and good quality.

At Waste Control International, we provide the best machineries for recycling and waste control. Our machines help you in reducing the waste materials and recycle them with less efforts and good quality.


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A-1 JUNK REMOVAL

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A-1 JUNK REMOVAL

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24 years of experience

We are a family owned business serving the Fargo-Moorhead and lakes area since 2001. Our goal at A-1 Services is to serve you in the most professional, courteous manner that you deserve and expect. We take pride in providing solutions to all your needs. If you are in need of any services not listed on our website, please call us and ask as we are a "one stop shop" we have many resources to ensure your situation is as stress free as possible. Hire our company and deal with one person rather than calling several businesses. We can arrange for any need you may have. No matter what your needs we can help! Call to schedule a free no obligation consultation to see how we may help you!

We are a family owned business serving the Fargo-Moorhead and lakes area since 2001. Our goal at A-1 Services is to serve you in the most professional, courteous manner that you deserve and expect. We take pride in providing solutions to all your needs. If you are in need of any services not listed on our website, please call us and ask as we are a "one stop shop" we have many resources to ensure your situation is as stress free as possible. Hire our company and deal with one person rather than calling several businesses. We can arrange for any need you may have. No matter what your needs we can help! Call to schedule a free no obligation consultation to see how we may help you!

Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn’t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.

While the part of the garbage disposal that attaches to the sink is universal, not every single disposal will work in every sink cabinet. A larger disposal may be too big to fit in a compact space, for example. If the pipes under your sink are arranged in an unusual way, it may be difficult to put in a bigger disposal, even if there technically is enough space.

Regular maintenance, such as not disposing of grease or coffee grounds down the sink and routine use of strainers, can prevent clogs.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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