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Collar City Junk Haulers
New to Angi

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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Welcome to Collar City Junk Haulers, your local choice for dependable junk removal and cleanup services throughout Troy and the Capital Region. We provide full-service junk removal, property cleanouts, debris hauling, furniture and appliance removal, and dumpster trailer rentals.\n\nWe take pride in showing up on time, communicating clearly, and treating every property with care. Whether you need one item removed, a garage cleaned out, or an entire property cleared, we handle the heavy lifting and make the process simple and stress-free.\n\nOur goal is to provide fast, reliable service with straightforward pricing and no surprises. Contact Collar City Junk Haulers today for a free estimate.\n\nCall or text: 838-218-5873\n**We Haul It All.**\n

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New to Angi

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

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i, my name is Abdel, and I run a reliable junk removal and hauling service in the Albany and Clifton Park area. I specialize in removing unwanted items such as furniture, appliances, and general household clutter quickly and efficiently.\n\nI use an electric cargo van, which allows me to provide eco-friendly service while keeping costs affordable for my customers. I take pride in being punctual, respectful, and easy to work with.\n\nWhether you need a single item removed or a full cleanout, I offer fair pricing, fast response times, and free estimates. Customer satisfaction is my top priority, and I always aim to leave every space clean and stress-free.\n\nFeel free to contact me anytime for a quote or to schedule a pickup.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Radical Property Management
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Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Work was performed expeditiously and in a timely manner. Staff was courteous and worked diligently to meet my expectations. My landscaping is gorgeous, curb appeal phenomenal! Highly recommended!"
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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.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

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. 

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.

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

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