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Brendan Gholson
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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"Mr. Gholson and his assistant surpassed our expectations. His professionalism was evident throughout his visit to our residence. I wholeheartedly recommend his services."
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Clutter Killers
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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Quick, reliable junk hauling. Same day service available.\n\nWe handle estate cleanouts, garage purges, construction debris, appliances, furniture—whatever’s taking up space. Two-person crew, fully insured, we load it all. Flat rates, no surprises.\n\nTrusted by Richmond realtors, property managers, and homeowners. In and out clean.\n\nServing Richmond and surrounding areas.

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UGM Junk removal
New to Angi

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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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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ABSOLUTE MOVING COMPANY
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Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Short notice move, from apartment in Norfolk to Va Beach. Jeff was able to make it happen. Day of the move, Greg and Zack arrived on time, introduced themselves, surveyed the items to be moved and got started. Went real quick, one and a half hours after they arrived, they were leaving me in my new apartment. Quick, efficient service, they wrapped both TV's and handled everything with care. My new apartment manager was glad I was using Absolute Moving, she said she uses them for her own moving projects. Would use them again and recommend them for your moving needs. Michael M."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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.

Soil is just one of the items you shouldn't put down a garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

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