In this guide, we're giving you the seven things you can (and should) always put down your garbage disposal ... Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Sign up for our free daily newsletter ...

In fact, there’s a long list of items that should never be put down a disposal (which you can read here). In short, despite what the name implies, garbage disposals aren’t as good at their job ...

If it’s plain paper, something not shiny, it can probably go in the recycle bin," said Armando Carrillo, Operations Manager at Waste Management in Marana. To make up for the extra trash this ...