Think before throwing it down the sink.
I rarely run much through it, says Wilson.
Basically the scraps that stick to the plates.
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Fats can solidify and clog the pipes over time, says Palla.
Garbage disposals are not designed to handle hard items like bones, explains Palla.
Vegetable Peelings
All peelings, especially potatoes, go straight to the trash can, says Wilson.
Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
Over time, the peels stick together and form a thick paste that causes a clog.
Your disposal can’t slice them either.
Never put non-food items such as plastic, metal, or glass in the disposal, notes Palla.
