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While a garbage disposal is known for breaking down food waste and grinding food scraps quickly and easily, it is not a trash can. Here are 12 things you should never place in it. Learn More

Pits and Seeds of a Fruit

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Bones Bones are tough and dense, making them difficult to grind.

Uncooked Meats

Cooking Oils and Grease

Egg Shells

Seafood Shell

Potato Peels

Onion Skin

Nuts

Large amounts of food scraps all at once

Non Food Items

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12 Things You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal

Pits and Seeds of a Fruit

Bones Bones are tough and dense, making them difficult to grind.

Uncooked Meats

Cooking Oils and Grease

Egg Shells

Seafood Shell

Potato Peels

Onion Skin

Nuts

Large amounts of food scraps all at once

Non Food Items

Read the Article for More Details

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