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Sink garbage disposals are a kitchen convenience that many homeowners take for granted—until it seems like they're struggling with whatever food debris you put into the drain hole. If your current ...

A good kitchen trash can is important for containing any garbage smells. This Simplehuman model has a secure, soft-closing ...

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"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning ...

This photo provided by InSinkErator shows a variety of InSinkErator's food disposal systems. Wastewater and environment experts agree that the environmental value of kitchen disposal systems depends ...

"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning ...