Kitchen ruling

Can banana peels go down the drain?

NO

The compost pile would be delighted. The disposal is not volunteering.

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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalCheck first
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo

01

Why the pipe objects

Thick, fibrous peels can tangle or contribute starch and solids to the drain. Heavy-duty models differ, so the manual gets the final word.

02

Do this instead

Compost or trash them whole.

03

Already did it?

If the disposal is jammed, turn off power before doing anything near it. Use the manufacturer’s safe reset steps or call for service.