How Garbage Disposals Impact Septic Systems

 

Things you should never put down your garbage disposal because they could clog your septic system or cause a failure:

1. Food 
2. Cooking grease or oil 
3. Coffee grounds 
4. Cat litter 
5. Paper towels 
6. Pharmaceuticals
7. Household chemicals like gasoline, oil, pesticides, antifreeze, and paint or paint thinners

Learn more about how garbage disposals impact your septic system here!

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