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dan ferrone
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

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Hello! my name is dan Ferrone. i have a background in various trades including plumbing, HVAC, laborer, sprinkler fitting, and carpentry. As a well rounded handyman id love to help with any task thrown my way and make sure to be kind and respectful to every homeowner i come to do tasks for. if you are not satisfied with the work i do i am more than willing to redo work or negotiate pricing. I'm verry easy to deal/communicate with, currently looking for any tasks i feel 100 percent comfortable doing as a side gig. Looking forward to working with you!

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Nate Brown's Residential Demolition
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Nate was a pleasure to work with. His price for the job was quite reasonable, and the work site was left in good condition. Could have been been better communication about the process of getting the work completed but I'd definitely hire Nate again if I needed more demolition work."
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412 Dumpsters
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was referred by another contractor. Honestly I use these guys every single job I have now. The owner is a man of integrity and that goes along way with me. I rated this company 5 stars and it’s well deserved."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Replacing a garbage disposal costs anywhere from $150 to $950, but the average cost is somewhere around $550. There are two types of garbage disposal units, and continuous feed disposals tend to cost more than batch feed disposals. Going for an aluminum garbage disposal is also significantly cheaper than choosing a stainless steel garbage disposal. You'll also need to factor in the horsepower of the motor, labor, and the removal and disposal of your old unit.

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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