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GoneTodayJunkRemoval
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

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Hey! My name is Clay Tyler and me and my best friend Nick run GoneTodayJunkRemoval. We are two college athletes who have been doing this since the beginning of summer 2026. We have Trucks and Vans ready to come to your house any day of the week. We offer free quotes and lower rates than almost any junk removal business you will find. Book with us and you won’t be disappointed!

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My junk movers
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Junk Movers — Business Overview\nMy Junk Movers is a junk removal and moving-related business serving all of New England. Your biggest potential advantage is your regional reach: you can position the business as a convenient solution for homeowners, renters, landlords, real estate professionals, and businesses that need unwanted items removed or spaces cleared out.

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Dan’s Dump Runs LLC
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Block Island, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, went above and beyond to make sure the stove arrived in great shape and also made sure not to mar our floors by literally lifting the whole stove and carrying it across the floor, very impressive."
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Garbage Collection FAQs, 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.

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. 

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.

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.

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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