Can You Put Coffee Grounds in the Garbage Disposal?
You CAN put coffee ground in the garbage disposal but it may not be advisable.
The answer to this question depends on your garbage disposal model and your municipality. Some manufacturers, such as the Insinkerator, are specifically designed to handle coffee grounds, bones, and other items discouraged by others.
Why Not Put Coffee Grinds Down the Garbage Disposal?
Though manufacturers assure that their garbage disposal models can handle coffee grinds, some experts advise against the practice as coffee grounds have the potential to collect in pipes and clog septic systems. Many municipalities ban the practice to keep sewer lines clear.
Garbage Disposal "InSinkErator - Garbage Disposers, Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers"http://www.insinkerator.com/disposers/why.shtml
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning, Sewer"Garbage Disposal Do's and Don'ts - Plumbing & Drain Cleaning"http://www.horizonservicesinc.com/reference/tips-articles/plumbing-drain-cleaning-garbage-disposal-dos-donts
City of Atlanta "City of Atlanta Online"http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/publicworks/householdhazardouswastedisposal.aspx
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