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Q: Can glass go in the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can&rsquo;t access the disposal safely, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garbage-disposal-repair/">garbage disposal repair pro</a>.</p></div>

Q: Is soil bad for garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Soil is just one of the items you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">shouldn't put down a garbage disposal</a>. 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.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to repair a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.</p></div>

Q: How often do garbage disposals break?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on February 26, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Hired by Juan and Concept remodeling for the electrical portion of a job. He billed his client, and took his money, but never paid us for our work. Answered phone calls and made 2-3 promises that he would come pay his bill, but then lied and never showed up and now won't answer his phone. He...
Concept Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
They arrived at scheduled time and cleaned my HVAC system throughly and explained everything to me in detail. Chuck was great. Would recommend to anyone
Hoskinson Contracting
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Reviewed in September 2023
We hired Superior to clean our rental for move out. They did such an amazing job! I would hire them again. The price is also well worth the clean that they have done. Would recommend to anyone!
Superior Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
This was the first remodeling project we've ever done at our house. He consulted with me initially and had a lot of good information to share and a portfolio to look at to give me a good idea of his work and ability. We told him we had no clue about remodeling, and he took the time to walk us...
Creative Home Improvements
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Reviewed in October 2022
Excellent service in every aspect. Respectful, accountable, worked very hard and did a beautiful job on entire yard (shaping and trimming bushes and shrubs, landscaping). Cleaned up after each day of work and always left my yard better than it was when he got here. Would recommend Cutting...
Cutting Edge Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Fast response, neat and cleaned up after themselfs.
KVA Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great company. Excellent customer service and windows! Love our new clear windows!
Renewal by Andersen of Wyoming
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Reviewed in April 2021
We needed help with some big, heavy, expensive stuff that would not fit last minute into our self packing 28 foot trailer. We contacted Home Advisor and they put us in touch with Interstate. They drove all day and night, showed up and expertly packed everything we had and were gone within the...
Interstate Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Horrible, tape & mudding not done correctly, used masking tape for drywall tape & no mud, wall texturing horrible, wrong paint color, trim done incorrectly, new euro shower stall cracked, stairs not finished, two different shades of paint on walls, upper kitchen cabinets installed wrong,...
Brown Construction
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Reviewed in December 2013
|From cleaning the carpet and showing me how to use it and what to watch out for. They inspected all aspects of the stove makeing sure it was installed properly and was in perfect working condition, so I did not have to make another appointment they also fixed my garbage disposal within the...
Joes Plumbing & Heating
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"These guys were great!! We had a delivery of a massive new front, all in one piece, very heavy. They handled it of total care and stored it in our garage with all the very long trim pieces for installation next day. Kind of an unusual item to deliver so was concerned about the glass, scratching, damage. Again, 5-star handling and very pleased!!"

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"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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* 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \n White glove Movers / transport /freight / junk removal *\nWe offer the best service ‼️\n⚫️Furniture \n⚫️ Packing\n⚫️Assemble\n⚫️ Car hauling\n⚫️Affordable prices\n⚫️Provide Packing\n⚫️Free Qoutes\n\nTreat each member as family?\n\nLocal & Long distance?\n\nNo Job to Big or Small ‼️\n\nCall Now ? 863-266-1850\n\n\nThe big time movers are here to make your moving experience peaceful in calm ? -Any assembly, dissassembly, all moving pads straps, dollys & travel time ALL INCLUDED IN PRICE\n-NO HIDDEN FEES\n-We offer "free haul away", we will take any unwanted furniture at NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU!!\n-We do both residential & commercial moves\n-Proffessional & Honest\n-Punctual & Reliable\n-We offer furniture protection (you only pay extra for supplies)\n-We move apartments, homes, offices, warehouses & even malls!\n-We offer junk removal services (enough to fill a pick-up truck, van, or box truck)\n-Long or short distance moves

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Jason Cathcart

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Serving Gillette, WY and surrounding areas

Wyoming Local | Reliable Handyman & Assembly Specialist\n\nWith 39 years of Wyoming roots, I bring dependable, detail-focused service you can trust.\n\nServices include: • Furniture assembly & full setup (homes, apartments, Airbnb staging)\n• Move-in setup & space preparation\n• Property maintenance (mowing, trimming, edging – vacant or occupied lots)\n• Junk removal & haul-away\n• General handyman services\n\nI take pride in doing the job right the first time, with careful attention to detail and respect for your space.\n\nWhy choose me?\n• Extremely reliable & trustworthy\n• Flexible scheduling – mornings, afternoons, evenings, even overnight\n• No job too big, too small, or too unusual\n\nIf you’re not sure if I can help, just ask. Chances are, I can.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can’t access the disposal safely, call a garbage disposal repair pro.

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.

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

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.

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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