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Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What is the main problem that happens to garbage disposals?

• <div><p>The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can&rsquo;t easily see clogs if they&rsquo;re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can&rsquo;t see the clog easily, and running the unit won&rsquo;t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. </p></div>

Q: Will my garbage disposal impact my septic tank?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you&rsquo;re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn&rsquo;t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Why is my garbage disposal not draining?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair. </p></div>

Q: How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal&rsquo;s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

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Last update on July 15, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
We had Black Jax put in new gutters. Ethan (owner) is phenomenal: efficient, easy to work with, and dedicated to excellence. He also has very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this company.
Black Jax Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
I received a super fast reply for my work request and I'm so grateful! He does an excellent job and is very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Hemlock Lake!
Hemlock Lake Lawncare
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Reviewed in July 2025
Kim tree service removed two 90 ft trees growing next to my house and overhanging the roof. Because of poor access they could not use a bucket truck. This required that they had to climb up the tree and cut and lower each limb to the ground. It took them two days to cut the tree down and a third...
Kim Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2023
Was working on a property rehab and called Walas Contracting to clear out the building before remodeling took place. They were very professional, did a great clean out job and even ripped out some plumbing that I requested be removed. Awesome company, highly recommended for any and all clean...
Walas Contracting
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great experience. Will use them again! Pleasant, knowledgeable, dependable and helpful…
Windy Whiz Construction L.L.C
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Reviewed in June 2023
I was very pleased with their service. The team went above and beyond to be sure the job was done right. They did a thorough job of cleaning up. I would definitely recommend them.
Bill Busters, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
Quick response to request for help and excellent service. Will use them again when needed. I'm very pleased.
Mccutcheon Lawn service & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2022
They were so easy to work with. I am not in the area I need to rely on them to remove junk from the house. Not only were they on time they did everything they said they were going to do. I am extremely satisfied with their commitment
K&D Kinslow's Old Fashioned Junk And Rubbish Removal
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Reviewed in December 2021
Most appropriately priced tree removal service I have found. They showed up with a full crew and a full fleet of trucks and heavy machines to do the job. They also cleaned up multiple times during the job as well as afterwards. Super professional and a cut above other tree services I have used...
Velazquez Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Bill and his son removed two deep freezers from my basement and an old car from my driveway. Went smoothly. He's very dependable.
B W Salvage
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"The men were early and worked steadily for four hours. They were very polite. They were efficient and thoughtful."

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"Great moving company, great people!. Jacob and Chris helped us with a small move (about a studio apartment’s worth of stuff) from PA to OH, and they did an excellent job! Everything was done very professionally and efficiently from start to finish. All of the items were handled very carefully, and the logistics of the move were well thought-out. I had a mirror that was broken during transfer (that I wrapped myself), but Jacob took the price off the bill right away, no questions asked. We also booked the move last-minute (less than a week before), and they were able to accommodate us and answer all of our many questions despite it being their busy season! We would definitely book them again - they were a pleasure to work with!"

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Serving Clymer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Awesome, Fantastic!!! Picked up my things at 0600 in PA, had I delivered, unpacked and placed in TN by 1900 that night!!! You need movers, these are the guys. Major movers did my last move, took 30 days to do the move these guys did in less than 1!"

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clymer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"The crew arrived on time and finished the job in one day. The work site was left clean and I was able to begin construction on my new shed the following week.
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Serving Clymer, PA 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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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Clymer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"It went very good they do great work and they are a very pleasant couple"

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

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"He was excellent guy. He explained everything to me and he was very professional."

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Jeremy Cumberledge

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Specializing in HAULING SERVICES! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today! Visit our website at https://rocketfastload.com

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix.

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.

Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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