Septic tank waste disposal systems have a delicate equilibrium that helps to break down solid waste, while releasing effluent into the drain field soil where the natural filtration processes remove ...

Dear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some cities, including New York, have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals. I would have thought these machines were Earth-friendly. What’s ...

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The article by Denise DiFulco ["Grist for the Daily Grind," Aug. 23] indicated that a garbage disposal is environmentally okay. May I disagree? A garbage disposal uses electricity and water to grind ...

Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...