garbage disposal
noun
US
: a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain
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To use in your garbage disposal, mix 1 tablespoon of powder with 1 pint of water.
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Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
And with the county population up 8% in just the last two years and solid waste volumes up 15% in the last four, households’ annual garbage disposal fees have risen to $100, from $93 last year.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
Don't use traditional chemical drain-cleaning products in a garbage disposal.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
The couple drove there on weekends and evenings to garden, make repairs, replace a broken garbage disposal or an air conditioner, and check on their tenants.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
Use a garbage disposal cleaner monthly to clean and freshen the blades and wall surfaces.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
Turn the garbage disposal on and run cold water as the peels grind.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
Homeowners should create an itemized list of kitchen needs to research, including: each appliance, sink, faucet, countertop, base cabinets, upper cabinets, flooring, light fixtures, garbage disposal, fume hood, and backsplash tile.
—Jennifer Nelson, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2023
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Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
And with the county population up 8% in just the last two years and solid waste volumes up 15% in the last four, households’ annual garbage disposal fees have risen to $100, from $93 last year.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2023
Don't use traditional chemical drain-cleaning products in a garbage disposal.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
The couple drove there on weekends and evenings to garden, make repairs, replace a broken garbage disposal or an air conditioner, and check on their tenants.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
Use a garbage disposal cleaner monthly to clean and freshen the blades and wall surfaces.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
Turn the garbage disposal on and run cold water as the peels grind.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
Homeowners should create an itemized list of kitchen needs to research, including: each appliance, sink, faucet, countertop, base cabinets, upper cabinets, flooring, light fixtures, garbage disposal, fume hood, and backsplash tile.
—Jennifer Nelson, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2023
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