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Mid-valley junk removal
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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

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☎️971-458-2928☎️ Hi im Derek Lindsey, owner of Mid-valley junk removal. A family company i started late last year to better provide for the family. We offer quality services for competitive prices. So call or text today for a free estimate, and we'll come do the hard work so you dont have too!! ☎️971-458-2928☎️\n

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We’re a small, family-owned junk removal business built on hard work, honesty, and helping our community. We know times are tough right now, and we’re doing everything we can to provide affordable, reliable services that make life a little easier for our neighbors. Whether you need a single item hauled away or a full property clean out, we treat every job with care and respect, like we’re helping out family.\n\nWe take pride in showing up on time, getting the job done right, and leaving your space clean and clutter-free. Starting and growing a small business in this economy isn’t easy, but we’re committed to earning your trust, one pickup at a time.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

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.

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.

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