Kitchen ruling

Can celery go down the drain?

NO

Stringy vegetable. Stringy consequences.

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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

Long fibers can wrap around moving parts in some disposals, while only certain higher-powered models are designed for fibrous scraps.

02

Do this instead

Compost or trash celery ends and strings.

03

Already did it?

If the unit hums or stops, turn off its power. Do not reach inside. Follow the manufacturer’s jam-clearing instructions or call a professional.