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Elite Hauling & Junk Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I am a private owner of Elite Hauling & Junk removal located in Dalton Ga, I started this business to help my community better their lives to the ones that aren’t able to do these jobs or that simply don’t have a way of hauling off trash, I’m wanting to expand my business, as of right now I’m the only one working but I will get any job done!

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Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I take pride in offering honest, quality and reliable work.\nI was raised by a master plumber and started working in the trades when I was about 5 years old. Now, over 25 years later, I have learned to manage large projects by myself. I have extensive experience in residential and commercial plumbing service work but I have grown to love landscaping and property maintenance. The instant gratification of working with earth is much more satisfying.\nMowing, Landscape Remodel, Custom Decks & Fences, Ponds/Waterfalls, Seasonal & Storm Cleanup, Tree Trimming/Removal. \n\nIf you would like to support a local, family owned business that offers top quality service, Peace of Mind Property Maintenance is ready to go!

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Apex Industrial Services
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a family owned company dedicated to the junk and debris removal commercial and residential. We offer dump truck services for gravel,dirt,sand,top soil, asphalt milling and more. We offer transportation for construction materials and equipment

Trevor knight
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

\nAt Knight’s Hauling & Removal, we specialize in dependable, affordable dump truck hauling and landscape material delivery for homeowners, contractors, and property owners.\n\nWhether you’re refreshing your driveway with gravel, bringing in topsoil for a new lawn, spreading mulch around your home, or tackling a landscaping project, we’re here to make getting the materials you need simple and hassle-free.\n\nWe offer hauling and delivery of gravel, crushed stone, driveway rock, dirt, topsoil, mulch, fill dirt, and other landscaping materials.\n\nIn addition to material delivery, we also provide junk removal, garage and house cleanouts, storm debris removal, construction debris hauling, and general property cleanup services.\n\nAs a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in honest pricing, reliable scheduling, clear communication, and treating every customer’s property with care.\n

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Garbage Removal FAQs, 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. 

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.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

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