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New Look Properties
4.9(
18
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was to eradicate Canadian Thistle. These guys worked very hard and did an excellent job. They showed up on time and performed the work in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend!"
Response time4 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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UGM Junk removal
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At UGM Junk Services, we're dedicated to helping our community stay clean, organized, and stress free by providing fast, reliable, and affordable junk removal, We take pride in doing the heavy lifting so you don't have to-while keeping our environment in mind every step of the way,

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Blue Ridge Haul Away
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Blue Ridge Haul Away Junk Removal is a family-owned and veteran-operated business dedicated to making cleanup simple, affordable, and stress-free. We take pride in serving our community with honest, reliable service and a strong work ethic built on discipline and respect. Whether it’s a single item or a full cleanout, we show up ready to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Our goal is to help you reclaim your space while providing service you can trust every time.

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FreshStart Hauling
5.0(
5
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, 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

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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