Kitchen ruling
Can artichoke leaves go down the drain?
Artichoke leaves is compost material, not a plumbing adventure.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalCheck first
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
The tough leaves contain coarse fibers that can wrap around disposal parts or collect in the line.
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Do this instead
Compost artichoke leaves and stems or place them in the trash.
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Already did it?
Stop feeding the disposal. If it hums, jams or drains slowly, switch off power and follow the manufacturer’s safe reset instructions. Never reach inside.