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VanGo Junk Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Locust Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was done very quickly and no issues."
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Selvin demolitions and Cleanouts
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Locust Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Vincent was very courteous, on time and very efficient. His price was very fair and more than competitive. I would highly recommend him for any and all your clean out needs."
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Prime Finish
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Locust Valley, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi! My name is Matthew, and I provide reliable, affordable junk and garbage removal services. Whether you need construction debris, old furniture, household junk, yard waste, or general cleanouts removed, I’m here to help with fast, dependable service and fair pricing.\n\nIn addition to junk removal, I also offer professional interior and exterior painting. I have many years of painting experience and take pride in delivering clean, high-quality work with attention to detail. If you’re looking for someone dependable for either service, I’d be happy to provide a free estimate. Feel free to reach out anytime!

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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