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UGM Junk removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

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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,

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FreshStart Hauling
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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
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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 Removal questions, answered by experts

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

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. 

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

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