Top-rated garbage collectors.

Get matched with top garbage collectors in Franklin Square, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your garbage collection project in Franklin Square, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon128
    Verified garbage collection services reviews

Find Garbage collectors in Franklin Square

Avatar for Ant's Junk Removal
Ant's Junk Removal
5.0(
23
)
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired a pro from Ant’s Junk Removal to remove couches, a dining table and chairs from my apartment. The process to set up the appointment was quick and they got the job done efficiently. Literally in and out within 10 minutes! I would definitely recommend and use this company again for future jobs. Thank you for your kind service Anthony!"
Building complex cleanout
Building complex cleanout
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 144
Garbage Collection questions, 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.

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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.

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. 

The Franklin Square, NY homeowners’ guide to garbage collection services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.