Kitchen ruling

Can avocado skins and pits go down the drain?

NO

Avocado skins and pits may be small, but the disposal does not mistake it for water.

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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

01

Why the pipe objects

The skin is leathery and the pit is essentially a wooden ball; neither belongs in standard plumbing.

02

Do this instead

Compost them where accepted or place them in the trash.

03

Already did it?

Turn off and disconnect disposal power. Do not reach into the chamber. Follow the appliance manual or call for service if the unit is stuck.