Things that need to be considered about Garbage Disposal

Consideration to keep in mind with garbage disposal

1. Install a garbage disposal to minimize food waste

Food waste is the largest type of waste entering landfills.  With the installation of a garbage disposal will help to lower the amount of Garbage/ food waste.

2. Large cities can benefit from putting food waste down the disposal instead of garbage bins

Using a garbage disposal instead of throwing mass amounts of food in the trash will significantly help reduce the possibility of rodents, such as rats and mice, and other unwanted animals from entering the garbage bins.

3. Advantages of installing a garbage disposal are;

• Less food waste=less methane gases in the environment
• Costs are minimal
• Makes food disposal quick and easy
• Minimize the number of clogs in the drain

4. If you have a garbage disposal, you still need to be careful of what you put down your sink.  Try to avoid putting the following in your garbage disposal:

• Grease, fats, oil
• Raw eggs & egg shells
• Pasta, rice, potatoes (or other foods with starch)
• Bones
• Metallic things as iron, aluminum
• Plastics
• String/fibrous foods

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