Always use cold water when running disposal.  Items and materials that cannot be put into a garbage disposal:

  • Bones of any kind
  • Grease or fat.
  • Large amounts of food.
  • Extremely fibrous materials such as corn husks, celery stalks, potato skins, onion skins or artichokes.
  • Glass, plastic, metal or paper.
  • Anything that is combustible.
  • Fish tank pebbles.