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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mike Massey Logging & Excavating
5.0(
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was outstanding service. He was really a reliable guy. He finish pretty intense project and he was very creative and run excavating like a professional. Price was pretty good and outstanding quality. He follows up and stays there until job done. He gave heads up when he's coming. Very professional and runs a clean business and takes it seriously."
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Upper Valley Junk Crew
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

At Upper Valley Junk Crew, we believe cleanouts should be simple, reliable, and stress-free. We’re a locally owned, veteran-owned junk removal company proudly serving the Upper Valley and surrounding Vermont and New Hampshire communities. From single-item pickups to full property cleanouts, we show up on time, work hard, and treat every property with respect.\nWe handle residential and commercial junk removal, estate cleanouts, garage and basement cleanouts, furniture removal, construction debris, appliance removal, and more. Whether you’re cleaning out a home, preparing a property for sale, downsizing, or just tired of looking at the clutter, we’re here to help.\nWe know inviting someone onto your property matters. That’s why we focus on honest communication, fair pricing, and dependable service from start to finish. No gimmicks, no pressure, just local service you can depend on.\nFully licensed and insured. Serving the Upper Valley with pride.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. 

You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a local garbage disposal installer to do the job. 

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 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.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

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