What should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
The pro did an outstanding job quickly mowing and cleaning my front yard. I would have appreciated it if they took the clippings because my green bin is full, and some of my waste garbage is.
Knight Lawncare
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Reviewed in June 2024
I would strongly highly recommend him and his team! The job is awesome! We are replacing all 4 roof attic fans. They are professional, responsive, and really did an awesome job. They helped to replace the old ones, test my smart fans, test the leakage, even throw away the garbage. They handle...
The Handyman Urias
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Reviewed in September 2023
A team of three showed up on time and did a thorough cleaning of my roof. I particularly like their attention to the details, for example, they carefully collected most of the dirts and prevented from dropping to everywhere. I will check how well they did for two minor leaks over the wet winter...
San Jose Services
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Reviewed in April 2023
i was very please with the service they did more than what they came out to do. they also clean up garbage, they did a wonderful job. Very professional
Tus Amigos
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Reviewed in October 2022
Thank you to Cabrillo Plumbing, Brian and Steve continue to be amazing! Their attention to detail and customer service goes above and beyond! This is the 4th time Cabrillo has come in the last few years, working on jobs big and small. I appreciate how quickly the Cabrillo team came out - to fix...
Cabrillo Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2022
Aside from scheduling difficulties, the trimming itself was done efficiently and professionally. When the work was finished the business collected the neighbor's part and then came to our house to collect our part, (which is sometimes the hardest part of work shared with a neighbor.)The site...
Bama's Tree Care Inc
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Reviewed in December 2020
The three gentlemen were all you would want: prompt, professional, experienced, and courteous. The work was accomplished quickly, and the results were immediate: no more sneezing and dust collection vastly diminished.
Ramirez Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in December 2020
Great people to work with, the team who came out to do the job were wonderful. They cleaned up the area after the chopping of some very large avocado trees and a Guava tree. The only reason I have given them a 4 for customer service was because communication with us for timings of the project...
New Sky Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2020
Great people to work with, the team who came out to do the job were wonderful. They cleaned up the area after the chopping of some very large avocado trees and a Guava tree. The only reason I have given them a 4 for customer service was because communication with us for timings of the project...
New Sky Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
He was prompt, on time, cleaned up after taking out all the garbage out, he did a great job.
Andres Demo & Hauling Services
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair.

When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular dishwasher maintenance tips like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

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.

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.

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