Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds are deceptive. They seem like they can easily go down the garbage disposal, but really they are going to clump together when wet and clog up your drain just like pasta. Furthermore, stray beans can easily jam your garbage disposal. Instead of dumping them down the garbage disposal, consider composting them or throw them in your garbage bin.
Egg Shells
Many homeowners put egg shells in the garbage disposal because they’ve heard that they help sharpen the blades mounted on the disposal. This is not true because garbage disposals don’t use actual blades to shred food waste. Instead, they use impellers which push food against a grind ring. Besides, egg shells have a thin membrane on the inside which can wrap around the impellers, thereby causing a whole host of problems for your appliance.
Like coffee grounds, either throw them in the trash can or compost them.
Large or Thick Bones
Disposing of large or thick bones down your garbage disposal is always a bad idea. While the impellers that shred food waste are strong, they aren’t designed to break down large bones. Animal bones can easily get stuck in the device and reduce the lifespan of your disposal. Even the smallest bones that can easily pass through without a problem should be kept out of the device. You’ll be much better off throwing bones in the trash bin than dumping them down your disposal.
Starchy Foods
Starchy foods such as oatmeal, pasta, rice, and potatoes can turn into paste in your disposal and cause tough clogs. You’re much better off throwing them in the trash bin than putting them down the garbage disposal.
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