Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to create joyous memories with family and friends. For many people, however, the holiday also brings considerable stress. While rushing to prepare dinner or cleaning up afterward, you might send food down the garbage disposal without much thought. Unfortunately, when placed in the disposal, some foods can damage your plumbing system. Here are three Thanksgiving foods you should never put down your garbage disposal. 

3 Thanksgiving Foods That Don’t Belong in the Garbage Disposal

1. Turkey 

Turkey should never come in contact with your garbage disposal. Grease, oil, and fat from the meat will solidify and lead to a clogged drain. In addition, turkey bones are too hard and often get caught in the disposal’s blades, causing it to malfunction. 

2. Potato Peels 

While you might be tempted to peel potatoes over your garbage disposal, the stringy peels can wrap around the blades and render them ineffective. You face the same risk with other vegetable peels as well as fibrous foods such as celery, onions, and green beans. 

3. Pasta

For many families, macaroni and cheese is a Thanksgiving staple. This year, make sure you dispose of it in the trash, as the garbage disposal can turn pasta into a thick paste that creates clogs. Even if the pasta doesn’t become a paste, it will cause clogs when it expands inside the drain. 

To keep your plumbing system working throughout the holidays, turn to London Plumbing & Remodeling in Pine Grove, CA. This fully licensed plumber and general contractor provides a wide variety of services throughout Amador County. Whether you need your garbage disposal repaired, your water heater inspected, or your entire bathroom remodeled, the trusted team will complete your project with care and efficiency. Explore their services on their website, or call (209) 296-3613 to schedule an appointment today.