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Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they&rsquo;re not foolproof. There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">items you shouldn&rsquo;t put in your garbage disposal</a>, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: Will my garbage disposal impact my septic tank?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you&rsquo;re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn&rsquo;t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Why does my garbage disposal have power but won’t spin?

• <div><p>If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren&rsquo;t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
Luis Matute and his tree service Matute’s Tree Service cut down 5 trees from my property. They removed all the debris and piled the cut wood in a pile for me. They were quick and professional. I highly recommend them.
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This company does an awesome job ..I love looking at a new washed house ..I highly recommend 👌
Drenched Power Washing
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Reviewed in August 2024
Replaced complete HVAC system and wired utility shop. Work was finished ahead of schedule with clean up afterwards. Very professional and courteous before and after the project.
Childress Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Excellent cleaning And customer service
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DS PowerWashing did an excellent job with cleaning the exterior of our home and restraining our deck to bring them back to life! Iâ ll be using them in the future!
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I had a leaky washer, called them up and was able to have them make my schedule preference work, very convenient. My washer is an old boy and he is working better than after since.
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I was very impressed with how they handled my belongings with gentle care, respectable. The timing was great
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Amazing staff, my life was a mess before they came along and fixed it. I now I walk into my house happy and at peace with how amazing it looks! They were willing to accommodate my budget and they gave me an accurate quote and pricing before hand. They also have an amazing laundry service that...
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Hawks Tech Service

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a 3 seated recliner sofa and an old chair to be taken to the local dump. It rained heavily the evening/night before. He was able to haul both away no problem. I was amazed! Nice job!!"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate93%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Dodson General Excavating LLC

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely helpful and were able to help me fill the a ditch in my yard with dirt. They obviously had lots of experience and I can’t recommend these people highly enough. Great people!"

Response time12 hrs

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Two Suns Hauling Co LLC

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Auntorio did an saw some job and got everything in a timely fashion! Highly recommend!"

Response time7 hrs

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by75%of homeowners

Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This team was prompt, polite, quick, and stuck with their price even when they were surprised by the volume of debris. Excellent work. Fine character."

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Trash B Gone

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

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First time user on here. Small jobs. Cleanups with a truck or mowing services.

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Sandys Towing

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

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Sandy’s Towing is specialized in hauling various amounts of things. Been in business over 35 years.

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Quick Haul Junk Removal

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"The price was right, they worked quickly,. They swept up after they removed our stuff, even though we hadn't requested that they do so. Very efficient; I absolutely recommend Quick Haul."

Response time3 days

Response rate91%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Girma Baker – owner and operator of FreshStart Hauling.\nI’m a local guy who started this company because I got tired of seeing good people stressed out over junk piling up in their garages, basements, and yards. Whether you’re finally ready to reclaim your garage, clearing out an estate, remodeling, or just need years of “I’ll deal with it later” stuff gone fast – I’ve got you.\nAt FreshStart Hauling, we show up on time, work fast, sweep up when we’re done, and always give you a fair, upfront price with no surprises. My goal is simple: earn your trust on the very first job so you’ll feel great about calling me back (or telling your friends and neighbors about us).\nReady to get that fresh start? Give me a call or text today – I’d love to help you take back your space!**\nGirma Baker\nOwner, FreshStart Hauling\n

Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Prompt, efficient, great guy. Highly recommended."

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C & C Hall Moving & Relocation Services

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Serving Appomattox, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Most of the large items had already been moved out by a larger company. There were several items that he disposed of and made 3 deliveries on our behalf. He took a dinning room table to a location and went out of his way to do that. He also took the bulk of the items to habitat for humanity to donate the furniture that my mother didn't want anymore. The last thing he did was took all the items that were junk and took them to the trash for us. He did a great job and for the price I would recommend him. He went out of his way and adjusted his schedule for us."

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Garbage Collection questions, 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.

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 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.

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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