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JM Concrete LLC
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Fort Lee, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job and were flexible with our schedule."
Response time8 hrs
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EDEN PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Fort Lee, VA and surrounding areas

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You point we remove, we specialize in picking up and removing what you no longer need, cleaning garages, basement, attic, appliances, anything you want to throw in the trash, we are entrepreneurs, we will take care that the customer is satisfied and happy, at EDÉN PROPERTY SOLUTIONS we make the property or the place comfortable and clean again.

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Brendan Gholson
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Fort Lee, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"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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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

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. 

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.

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.

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