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Blue Collar Contracting
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Needed some furniture moved out of the house and they were right on time. Moved my waste out of the house and we’re very fast! Would recommend!"
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Tys easy removals
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Ty's Easy Removal's is a service that helps out the community to get their properties looking good in tip top shape weather someone got evicted and left the place a mess or if your business is moving and left debris at your old location Ty's Easy Removal's can help we don't rent out dumpsters but do beat their prices to get rid of trash ASAP we can take any thing from stone to wood to land waste we also do demolitions there's no job to big or small we cant do anything you consider your trash we can haul are minimum price starts at $100 are prices goes up from there every time you call you will speak with TY him self we are an LLC ran company and Trusted business threw the Better Business Bureau

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WorkWithMeNotAgainstMe
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"These guys were great!! We had a delivery of a massive new front, all in one piece, very heavy. They handled it of total care and stored it in our garage with all the very long trim pieces for installation next day. Kind of an unusual item to deliver so was concerned about the glass, scratching, damage. Again, 5-star handling and very pleased!!"
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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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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Doenges Rubbish Removal
New to Angi

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Doenges Rubbish Removal is a locally owned business with over 6 years of experience. You call and we haul it all, from garbage and recyclables to construction debris and furniture. No job too big or too small for us to handle. We also offer clean out services and specialize in barns, houses, and basements. Give us a call today and we will schedule you for an immediate visit to take on your next project.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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.

If you cook a lot or have a larger household, a garbage disposal can be worth it, since it streamlines your kitchen duties and helps to keep food waste out of landfills. It helps to know the cost of garbage disposal installation before you make your decision. The average price is about $400, but you can expect to pay more for higher-end models or if you hire a pro to do the job for you.

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.

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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