Does sanitation pick up old appliances for free?

• <div><p>In some locations, regular sanitation will pick up large appliances at no cost, but in others, you’ll need to pay for “special pickup” or “bulk pickup.” While the cost of these services is usually less than hiring an appliance removal company, it’s still worth considering because they will disconnect the appliance and get it out of your home. This <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-moving-household-appliances.htm">appliance removal service</a> is especially worth it multiple doorways or flights of stairs leading from the appliance to the exterior.</p></div>

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Q: Can I throw away household chemicals?

• <div><p>Pouring chemicals down the sink or toilet is a bad idea. In large amounts, they can damage plumbing and septic system. Tossing them in the trash can cause leaks, harmful fumes, and other problems, too.</p><p>Pouring chemicals onto the ground or nearby storm drains is also not recommended. Toxic chemicals can leak into nearby plants, lawns, or even water sources. It&rsquo;s also illegal to pour out certain substances like used motor oil. Instead, schedule a trip to a local dropoff site for household hazardous wastes. Most local government websites can give you information on where to dispose of these substances.</p></div>

Q: Should I rent a dumpster or hire a junk hauler?

• <div><p>When deciding on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-removal-pros-and-cons.htm">renting a dumpster vs. hiring a junk hauler</a>, the project and the items are the important deciding factors. A dumpster rental is best for projects like remodeling, including removing broken tile, drywall, fixtures, or other debris. That way, you can easily throw everything in one safe space to remove for later. </p><p>If you're clearing out boxes or other items like furniture from your home, it's best to hire a professional junk hauling company. They can do the heavy lifting to clear out the unwanted items from your home, which are often heavy or bulky.</p></div>

Q: What is a good alternative to composting?

• <div><p>If composting feels too complicated, mulching is an effective alternative. While composting focuses on breaking down yard waste to feed the soil, mulching uses that same organic material as a protective top layer. It's a quick way to get value from leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris without the time or effort composting requires.</p></div>

Q: What parts of a mattress can be recycled?

• <div><p>Parts of a mattress that can be recycled include the metal springs, wood frame, foam, and some fibers like cotton or wool that may be found in the fabric. Not all recycling centers accept mattresses, so call ahead. Alternatively, some mattress manufacturers take used mattresses for recycling. </p></div>

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Last update on December 14, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
You couldnt find a better tree service. They went above and beyond in removing my trees and were very meticulous in cleaning up everything. I also recommend them to two of my friends and they did an excellent job there too. They did all of this at very reasonable prices .
Backwoods Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2023
Brendon was professional and helpful in cleaning up our yard this fall when we were unexpectedly not able to do it ourselves. He gave us a fair price and completed the job in a timely manner. Highly recommend using Frank's Tree Service.
Franks Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2023
I highly recommend Alludi Associates! Alex and his team were professional, communicative, and did an excellent job painting my house. I had various projects in need of attention and Alex addressed them all promptly and honestly. He was willing to help with any project, big or small, and answered...
Alludi Associates
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Reviewed in February 2023
Ken and his crew were hired to refinish and add trim to our 100-year-old floor. Ken was helpful in explaining our options as we were contemplating replacing, but he assured us we would like the finished product and the trim would look original and he met our expectations and some. He was on...
AJ Floor Service
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Reviewed in January 2023
Dave replaced our water heater which was connected to our oil fired boiler, with a new electric hot water tank. We had no problems. Very professional installation.
Dave's Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2022
This is a phenomenal company. They are expert, experienced, & demonstrate integrity. Wonderful people. The project was completed in a timely manner and clean up was thorough. The quality of their work is top notch. I could not be more happy with the outcome.
Drywall Inc
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Reviewed in August 2022
Was waiting to see if the ground beetles (in the 1,000's) would finally disappear. Dread going down the basement as they come every year. I am praying this is the last time I will see them. Did not reply to you until I thought I could give you the most honest answer. They are very efficient...
Meerkat Pest Control, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Fantastic. The crew was professional, courteous, on time, worked hard & provided quality work & materials. The supervisor explained things at the beginning and at the end. And they cleaned up every speck of debris and hauled it away. I was impressed and very, very pleased. They are worth every...
Home Evolution Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Justin is a perfectionist, his craftmanship was apparent as my fence was not a run of the mill installation. He communicated very well along the way and I highly recommend him, he has integrity and his engineering background did come in handy during the project. He left the job site spotless.
JJ Michaels Construction Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
This team was fast and reliable! Received reasonable quote in the morning, job scheduled for the afternoon! Tree trimming of large maple and multiple tall pine trees. The site was cleaned up better than it was before. Highly recommend them for your job. Thanks for the service. Ernie &...
JG Lawn & Snow
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