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Firm Foundation Hauling & Services
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Shelby, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Firm Foundation Hauling & Services is a locally owned junk removal and cleanout company providing "Service with Purpose" to Niagara County and surrounding Western New York. While we are a new business, we bring a strong work ethic, dependable service, and a commitment to bringing intentionality to every job. We handle furniture and appliance removal, household junk, garage and basement cleanouts, estate cleanouts, yard debris, and more. We take pride in doing the job thoroughly, from careful removal and efficient loading, to leaving your space clean when we're finished. Our goal is to provide honest, straightforward service at a fair price and earn your trust one job at a time. Whether you need a single item removed or an entire property cleaned out, Firm Foundation is ready to help. \n

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Shelby, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

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.

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

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