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IRE JUNK REMOVAL
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Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I.R.E Junk Removal LLC, is organized for the purpose of providing junk removal, hauling, debris removal, demolition cleanup, property cleanouts, and related services, as well as engaging in any other lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Texas.\n \nOur clients find satisfaction,quality, and safety at every location. Our local teams at each location work hard to maintain a consistent quality

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Frontera Hauling & Junk Removal LLC
New to Angi

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, we’re Omar and Imelda, the owners of Frontera Hauling & Junk Removal Services LLC. We started this business with a simple goal: to work hard, treat every customer with respect, and provide quality work we can be proud of. While hauling and junk removal are at the heart of what we do, our experience also allows us to take on demolition, property cleanups, remodeling projects, pergolas, fences, and other home improvement work. We believe that doing the job right, being dependable, and taking pride in our work is what leads to lasting success. We’d appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and your business.

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Serving Alton, TX 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 Collection questions, answered by experts

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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.

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. 

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.

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