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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Get rid of clogs in drains, and make sure to clean the garbage disposal and not let food debris sit in it.
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Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Try to keep your sink garbage disposal tidy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
Basic Plan: Includes heating system, electrical system, plumbing system / stoppage, water heater, whirlpool bathtub, oven / range / stove, cooktop, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, ductwork, garage door openers and ceiling / exhaust fans.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026
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Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Try to keep your sink garbage disposal tidy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Clean out the garbage disposal: If your sink has a disposal, remove any visible gunk or debris.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
Basic Plan: Includes heating system, electrical system, plumbing system / stoppage, water heater, whirlpool bathtub, oven / range / stove, cooktop, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, ductwork, garage door openers and ceiling / exhaust fans.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Garbage disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garbage%20disposal. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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