Foods That DO NOT Go Down Your Garbage Disposal

The garbage disposal is an extremely convenient appliance to have. With just a flick of a switch, it allows you to pulverize food items that didn’t make it in the trash can. You can put small bones, most liquids and soft foods down the disposal and you won’t have any problems. However, there are some items that simply cannot go down the disposal as they will reduce its efficiency and lifespan and might even require repairs. To help you identify what foods can’t go down your disposal, the pros at Manzo Plumbing have prepared a quick and helpful guide!

Potato peels absolutely can’t go down your garbage disposal because they are starchy. If they are exposed to a lot of water, they quickly create a thick paste, instead of properly being drained away. This can easily clog your drain and reduce your garbage disposal’s lifespan. It is best to dispose of these peels in the trash. However, if you want to get creative, you can turn them into chips! Simply sprinkle some salt, black pepper on the peels and drizzle them in olive oil. Then, place them on a baking sheet, pop them into the oven at 415 degrees for 15 minutes and enjoy a crispy snack!

Coffee grounds might seem harmless to pour into the garbage disposal. However, your drain can’t handle coffee grounds because they can cause a blockage in your drain. The best way to dispose of coffee grounds is to throw them in the trash can. A creative alternative to simply disposing of coffee grounds is to use them in your garden soil. Used coffee grounds are high in calcium, magnesium and nitrogen , making them the perfect soil replenisher.

Grease is another item that can’t go down your garbage disposal. Once grease cools off, it hardens and your pipe might become full of gunk and debris. The solidified grease will simply clog up your pipes and disposal and cause larger problems that might require expensive repairs. The best way to get rid of grease is to wait for it to harden and scrape it off into your trash can. If you have some leftover cooking oil, you can pour into a jar and reuse it the next time you cook.

If you have ever tried to cut through peach pits, you know that there is no way you can do it easily. That is why it doesn’t make sense to dispose of them in your garbage disposal. Either toss them in the trash, use them for crafts (there are several) or mix in any leftover pits while composting. As we mentioned before, your garden needs nutrient-rich soil and fruit pits can help with that.

If you want to learn more about the foods that DO NOT go down your garbage disposal, get in touch with the pros at Manzo Plumbing! Call us today at 516-783-0490 or schedule an appointment with us on our website !

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