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Purchasing a Garbage Disposal

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• What can and cannot be put in the garbage disposal?
• Can I use a garbage disposal with a septic system?
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• Home owner's with septic systems have been discouraged from using garbage disposals. There are, however, some disposals that incorporate a septic additive that makes garbage disposals a viable option for homes with septic systems.

• Are there environmental benefits to having a garbage disposal?
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• Food scraps amount to 31 million tons solid food waste per year. Using a garbage disposal reduces the amount of waste in landfills.

• What are the other benefits of a garbage disposal?
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• Less trash equals less stink in your kitchen.

• How much space will I loose under my sink?
• Does it smell bad?
• What if it jams?
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• Can I fix it myself or will I have to call a plumber?

• Is it loud?
• How do I clean it?
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• Commercial cleansers exist, but for more information about cleaning your garbage disposal visit our blog: \012http://www.localplanet.com/blog/ownersense-garbage-disposal-care/

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