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Mayday Haul Away
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Serving Galax, VA and surrounding areas

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I’m Bailey May, owner of Mayday Haul Away. I’m an ambitious entrepreneur from Winston-Salem with a strong work ethic and a passion for building businesses. I believe in showing up, working hard, and treating people right. My goal is to grow a trusted hauling and cleanup company while continuing to create opportunities for myself and others. I’m driven, resourceful, and not afraid to put in the work to reach my goals.

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ABSOLUTE MOVING COMPANY
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Serving Galax, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"3 gentlemen helped us move out and in, in one day. All three worked their fannys off and we were really happy with the work they did. We would use them again, but hopefully not in the near future as moving is a bear!"
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Shumate's Junk/Debris Removal
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Serving Galax, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Awesome! Super nice and hard working guys. Showed up when he said he would, called when he said he would and did a super job cleaning up the debris from a roofing job. In a time when most "millennial's" are worthless, Caleb and his help are a sign of hope. I will definitely use these guys again and I highly recommend these hard working, polite and professional young men to anyone needing clean-up or hauling."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

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.

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. 

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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