Eco-Friendly Tips

Put food waste in its proper place and get better performance from your InSinkErator® disposer with these eco-friendly tips and suggestions. 

Don't…

•		Don't pour oils or grease down the drain! They can clog and damage the sewer system. Instead, collect fats in a container. Then, throw the container in the trash.
•		Don't try to grind large amounts of food waste at one time.

Do…

•		Use cold water when using a disposer. Using hot water wastes energy.
•		Run water down the drain for several seconds after grinding is complete to flush waste and keep debris from settling in the plumbing system.
•		Save and grind used lemons and other citrus fruit peels to freshen up your disposer, naturally.

Things to consider…

•		Planning meals helps you create less waste by cooking only what you need.
•		Saving and using up leftovers helps reduce additional waste.
•		Donating food products you don't intend to consume to a local food bank instead of tossing them into the trash helps eliminate waste—and makes you feel good.