11/10/2026
Tuesday Tip
Your garbage disposal is NOT a second trash can!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, kitchens are about to get a serious workout.
Between holiday cooking, baking, and cleaning up after family meals, your plumbing is going to see plenty of action.
But here's something many homeowners don't realize: just because food fits down the disposal doesn't mean it belongs there.
Keep these items out of your kitchen drain:
• Turkey bones and large food scraps
• Grease, oils, and fats
• Potato peels in large quantities
• Fibrous foods like celery
• Coffee grounds
Grease is especially sneaky. It may go down as a liquid, but it can cool and harden inside your pipes, leading to stubborn clogs.
Nobody wants to spend Thanksgiving dealing with a backed-up kitchen sink.
Save the leftovers for the fridge, not your plumbing!
