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>

Will my garbage disposal impact my septic tank?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use. </p></div>

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Last update on October 06, 2025

Reviewed in February 2018
Went well. Services included the following: 1. Remove old disposal 2. Install new merchant provided disposal 3. Disposal fee of old disposal
Epie's Electric Services
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Reviewed in August 2013
Tech showed up on time replaced the disposal and left me the original packaging for the disposal.
Ragsdale Heating, Air & Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2014
Came when he said he would, replaced garbage disposal in next to no time and the disposal is working perfectly! Very professional and courteous.
24/7 Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Respond quickly, price quoted reasonable, job done on time as promised, work done expected, cleaned after job. Adam is nice and professional.
FAST DRAINS PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2014
He came out and installed my new garbage disposal. This was a top of the line disposal and weighed more than most disposals, but he handled it without a problem. He ensured that both sinks were draining properly with no leaks before finishing. He also had to reroute the piping to accommodate the...
Robert Young's Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
Mike replaced my garbage disposal. He was on time and very professional. The job took less than an hour and he even took the old disposal to scrap.
RetroFix
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Reviewed in April 2015
Provider arrived pretty early in the appointment window. Assessed the source of our undersink leak, which we assumed was the garbage disposal - provider confirmed that garbage disposal was rusted out. Provider removed old garbage disposal and installed a new one. Work was done quickly,...
RS Andrews
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Reviewed in January 2012
Replaced defective garbage disposal. Called Magestic and they put me in touch with one of their field technicians that quoted the model/hp/price of the disposal and installed the next day. The technician that replaced the disposal, Shane, was very professional and did an excellent job - very...
Majestic Plumbing & Electric
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Reviewed in December 2015
Garbage disposal has worked very well since the install. The provider came back out to the house free of charge to help just after the install. The day after the install, the garbage disposal would not turn on. The technician came back out to my house and found it was a problem with out...
C & A Johnson Plumbing Service
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Garbage Disposal Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

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.

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.

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.

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