“Shells from crabs, shrimp, and other shellfish can damage the disposal,” says Palla. Wilson notes that flushable cat litter and old paint are two of the items they see most often contributing to ...

’Tis the season for gatherings centered on good food and good company. And with all the focus on meal prep during the holidays, your garbage disposal is sure to be working overtime — making it prone ...

THE WORKS: GARBAGE. Thursday at 9, History. If you’ve never wondered what happens to the trash that is regularly whisked away from New York curbsides, then you don’t need to watch tonight’s History ...

Garbage disposals are designed to take a lot of abuse, but nowhere near what some people put them through. As magical as they seem, these powerful machines do have their limits—and if used improperly, ...

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Wednesday-Jan. 4. Where: Garbage Garage Education Center, Larimer County Landfill, 5887 Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins. Cost: Free. More info: 970-498-5772. Though many of ...

The garbage disposal is a handy kitchen appliance, whisking away food scraps and making cleanup a little easier. But not every scrap of food can go into the disposal. Some foods will damage it. Other ...