"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "sf" > wrote in message
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>> On Sun, 13 Oct 2013 22:40:02 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
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>>> Salad greens shouldn't be put down and they would fall into the stringy
>>> category.
>>
>> That's crazy. If you can't grind up lettuce, you shouldn't be allowed
>> to have a disposal.
>>
>>> I used to put them down with no problems, but plumbers have told
>>> me not to put them down. Don't know one way or the other about rinds
>>> for
>>> sure. But I wouldn't try it.
>>
>> The concept is pretty simple. Cut them into smaller pieces, don't
>> over load the disposal and keep the water running.
>
> Hmmm... This one says no potatoes, pasta or rice. I don't recall a
> problem with those things. Also no meat!
>
> http://food.thefuntimesguide.com/201..._disposals.php
>
> This one says you can put eggshells, small amounts of meat, rice and
> pasta.
>
> http://www.ehow.com/facts_4923121_ca...-disposal.html
>
> But this one says no rice and noodles.
>
> http://www.ehow.com/facts_4923121_ca...-disposal.html
>
> This one says no pasta or rice and no lettuce.
>
> http://plumbing.about.com/od/garbage...getthatout.htm
>
> Gah! This one says eggshells and coffee grounds are fine but all of the
> others say no coffee grounds. Am pretty sure I have put those down. And
> it say stuff like grits and mashed potatoes are fine. And cooked grains
> are fine. Whoa! And no popcorn. I've put tons of that down.
>
> http://www.doityourself.com/stry/wha...rbage-disposal
>
> So... Very confusing.

Yes. I suppose you just need to follow the instruction on your particular
one. I had one when my kitchen was refitted, but in the end hated it and DH
took it out.

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