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Clutter Killers
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Richmond, 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
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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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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Davinci Sistare
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Davinci, owner of Davinci’s Residential Cleaning Services. I take pride in delivering dependable, detail-oriented work with professionalism and respect for every customer’s home or business. I believe in clear communication, showing up on time, and treating every project as if it were my own. Customer satisfaction is my priority, and I work hard to ensure every job is completed to a high standard. I look forward to earning your trust and becoming your go-to service professional.

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CampbellProjeX
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

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Need a Hand? Reliable, Local Handyman & Maintenance Services\n\n​If your to-do list is getting out of hand, let me take care of it. I’m a local resident offering honest, traditional hard work with a modern, efficient approach. No job is too small, and I pride myself on getting it done right the first time.\n\n​What I Can Do For You:\n​🚜 Lawn Care: Grass cutting, edging, and trimming.\n​🔧 Light Automotive: Minor repairs, oil changes, and routine maintenance.\n​🔨 Light Construction & Assembly: Putting together furniture, building shelves, or tackling small home repairs.\n​🔥 Minor Welding & Fabrication: Custom small projects or quick metal repairs.\n​📦 & Much More: If you need it fixed, built, or cleaned up, just ask!\n​From basic property upkeep to mechanical troubleshooting, I bring the tools, the hustle, and the reliability you expect.\n​💬 Contact me directly today for a free quote or to discuss your project!

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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. 

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.

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.

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

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.

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