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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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Serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

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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

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. 

If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should repair or replace your garbage disposal, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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.

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

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