Sink garbage disposals are a kitchen convenience that many homeowners take for granted—until it seems like they're struggling with whatever food debris you put into the drain hole. If your current ...

The manual for my fancy new garbage disposal claims that letting it handle my food scraps is better for the planet than composting them. Surely this can’t be true—I love my green bin! —Matt G. Which ...

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Thanksgiving is just days away, and Renoites hosting the annual holiday feast may be tempted to put food scraps into the garbage disposal. But not every food is disposal-friendly. Starchy foods, ...

A plumbing expert has issued a warning to all homeowners about the dangers of putting common food items down their garbage disposal, revealing how easily these popular ingredients can clog the sink ...

It's not designed to grind up everything. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’m never quite sure what’s OK to toss in the garbage disposal. Those whirring and grinding noises make it seem like it could ...

Everyone knows we should recycle plastic, glass, aluminum and paper–or at least, we know we’re supposed to. But for leftover Chinese takeout and other kitchen scraps, which make up around 30% of our ...

The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection estimates that 41% of what residents throw away in trash is organic material, including food scraps and yard waste. This waste often then ...

Derek Walczak is a licensed general contractor located in Ipswich, MA. Together with his wife and business partner, Lisa, Derek owns and operates Walczak Design and Build, a design-build collaborative ...