Q: What are some alternatives to installing a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Composting can be a great alternative if you&rsquo;re looking for a way to dispose of food scraps without a garbage disposal. If you have the space in your yard, you can install a compost bin or compost pile and add food waste. After enough time and heat, the compost will break down and can be used to mulch your garden. </p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have space for compost, consider city-run programs or local companies that will pick up your food waste. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, you won&rsquo;t need a permit for a dumpster if it&rsquo;s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you&rsquo;ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between <b>$25 and $75</b>. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.</p></div>

Question 1

What does junk removal include?

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Junk removal usually includes removing unwanted items from your property, loading it into a dumpster or a truck, and then carting the junk off of your property to be disposed of at a dump site. In most cases, your dumping fees—charged by the dump site—are included in your estimate, but you might want to confirm this expense with your junk removal team. Some junk removal companies offer additional services, like a deep clean after junk removal and moving and packing services, in case you’re getting rid of garbage as part of your relocation efforts.

Question 2

What size dumpster do you need for a piano?

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If you choose to break down a piano on your own, a 10-yard dumpster should be large enough to hold the individual parts. Keep in mind that junk haulers may not allow you to place a whole piano in a rollaway dumpster, but this will depend on the company, your contract, and local laws. That being said, choosing the right dumpster size will save you from the headache of over-filling the container during your cleanout.

Question 3

Why use professional services for waste and junk removal?

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Professional services offer efficient, safe waste and junk removal, ensuring legal compliance and environmental responsibility. Professionals handle items systematically, disposing of them properly or recycling, which contributes to clutter reduction and enhanced property safety.

Question 4

What are some alternatives to installing a garbage disposal?

Accepted Answer

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Composting can be a great alternative if you’re looking for a way to dispose of food scraps without a garbage disposal. If you have the space in your yard, you can install a compost bin or compost pile and add food waste. After enough time and heat, the compost will break down and can be used to mulch your garden.

If you don’t have space for compost, consider city-run programs or local companies that will pick up your food waste.

Question 5

Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

Accepted Answer

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In most municipalities, you won’t need a permit for a dumpster if it’s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you’ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between $25 and $75. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.