What not to put down a garbage disposal?
when i was growing up we had no garbage disposal, ive had one now for about 2 years, and still pick the stuff out and put it in the garbage! what is ok to shove down there, like say banana peels?I would really like to make it easier on myself, if i can just push the button, instead of digging stuff out!
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What Goes Down Garbage Disposals
Small amounts of leftover food from your plate
Small potato pieces and peelings
Carrot peelings
Coffee grounds and tea bags (some say these are not OK)
What Does Not Go Down Garbage Disposals
Anything that is not biodegradable food
Anything combustible
Plastic and metal
Cigarettes and butts
Bones from any animal
Hamburger
Bacon grease or other grease
Egg shells
Potato skins or large amounts of potato
Corn cobs or husks, lettuce, asparagus and other fibrous fruits and vegetables
Pasta and rice
More notes:
Just remember, whatever you wash down the sink must make it to the road (city pipes). If it is doubtful that a peice of food will get that far without causing a back-up, don't wash it down your sink.
Anytime you put anything in your disposal make sure you run water for about 30 seconds. This will make sure you get the longest life possible out of your disposal.
Too much of anything is not good. For example, small amounts of potato peels might be okay, but if you put a lot, you're asking for a repair bill.
This old stand-by is right on: "When it doubt, throw it out."
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