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Elite Junk Removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

I specialize in residential junk removal, helping homeowners clear out unwanted items quickly and stress-free. Whether you’re cleaning out a garage, attic, basement, or entire home, we handle everything from old furniture and appliances to yard debris and general household clutter. We take pride in providing reliable, efficient service with fair, honest pricing and no hidden fees. We also focus on responsible disposal, making every effort to recycle or donate items whenever possible. No job is too big or small—we’re here to help you reclaim your space without breaking the bank

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Highland Surface Solutions LLC
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Highland Surface Solutions LLC provides reliable outdoor property care for homes and businesses. We specialize in professional lawn mowing and string trimming, leaf blowing, mulching, gutter cleaning, window washing, seal coating, and parking lot striping. Our team is committed to quality workmanship and keeping your property looking its best year-round. Let us handle the maintenance so you can enjoy the results.

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Connor harrison
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

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With over 10 years experience in lawn care and excavation work, I can guarantee we’ll have your property looking brand new! Give us a call to get your yard looking the best it ever has! 276-451-5785

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Garbage Collection FAQs, answered by experts

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire 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.

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.

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.

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

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