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T&E Hauling LLC
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Tyler completed a residence cleanout for us. He did a wonderful job and was very professional. He went above and beyond. His prices were reasonable and we will be forever grateful for his help."
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal
Dump trailer full of crusher run

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MPB Ventures
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At MPB Ventures, we believe getting rid of unwanted junk shouldn’t be a hassle. We provide reliable, professional junk removal and hauling services throughout the Greensboro and High Point areas.\n\nAs a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in providing friendly, dependable service and treating every customer’s property with care. Whether you need furniture or appliances removed, a garage or property cleaned out, yard debris hauled away, or help with a larger cleanup, we’re ready to get the job done.\n\nWe’re building our business one satisfied customer at a time, with a focus on honest communication, fair pricing, and quality service from start to finish.\n\nMPB Ventures — You Point. We Haul.\nFast. Reliable. Hassle-Free.

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Carolina Hauling Express
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hello! My name is Charles Kidd, and I run a local junk hauling/removal service within the triad and surrounding areas! I do removal for just about anything you can throw at me. If you think my service may be of use to you, please feel free to ask and get as many answers as you'd like! My service is fair and fast, and same day removals are well within my ability.

Home cleanout removal
Home cleanout removal
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ABSOLUTE MOVING COMPANY
4.4(
164
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Independence, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff was very friendly but said he doesn't do out of state moves since he doesn't have a motor carrier registration."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.

Replacing a garbage disposal costs anywhere from $150 to $950, but the average cost is somewhere around $550. There are two types of garbage disposal units, and continuous feed disposals tend to cost more than batch feed disposals. Going for an aluminum garbage disposal is also significantly cheaper than choosing a stainless steel garbage disposal. You'll also need to factor in the horsepower of the motor, labor, and the removal and disposal of your old unit.

On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.

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. 

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