Kitchen ruling
Can seafood shells go down the drain?
Seafood shells 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
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Why the pipe objects
Hard shell fragments can jam a disposal, lodge in a trap and remain as dense solids in a septic system.
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Do this instead
Compost shells only where accepted; otherwise wrap and trash them.
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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.