Hey Michigan – Never Put These 10 Food Items in Your Garbage Disposal

Your garbage disposal may seem like a force to be reckoned with, but in all honesty, it’s more delicate than you might think.

While it’s obvious that trash, paint, cleaners, and other household items should never go down your garbage disposal, some foods might not be as clear-cut. Many people think that just because it’s food, it’s safe to put into the disposal. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’re not careful, your garbage disposal could end up choking.

Before we get to your list, let's look at one item many of us were led to believe was a good item to put into our garbage disposals. How many times have you heard that eggshells are good for your garbage disposal? I'm sure countless times. Well, that's just not true.

While some people believe that eggshells can help clean the disposal blades, they can actually cause problems. The shell’s membranes can wrap around the blades and potentially cause clogs. Additionally, the shells themselves can break into small pieces that may not be easily flushed out, leading to buildup in your pipes.

I'm no expert when it comes to garbage disposals, but I've been yelled at enough for putting the wrong thing into them that I've developed a pretty good sense of what not to do.

If I had a nickel for every time my wife yelled at me for putting the wrong thing in the garbage disposal, I'd have enough money to easily buy a new one.

While the list of items you should never put into your garbage disposal can quickly turn into a lengthy one, today we're just going to focus on the 10 main food items you should avoid cramming down there.