Composting or garbage disposal?
March 31, 2009 by Composting
Filed under Composting Q&A's
MG asked:
I’m wondering if there’s any advantage to composting if you have a garbage disposal?
Yes, I do mean what is environmentally better. For example, if I throw my orange peels in the garbage or garbage disposal, they’ll still decompose. I think I’m missing the point. Thanks for any help.
I’m wondering if there’s any advantage to composting if you have a garbage disposal?
Yes, I do mean what is environmentally better. For example, if I throw my orange peels in the garbage or garbage disposal, they’ll still decompose. I think I’m missing the point. Thanks for any help.
Jonathan B on Wed, 1st Apr 2009 5:01 pm
Are you asking- is it better for the environment to composte or use the garbage disposal? Composting is better. Some communities outlaw garbage disposals, as it increases the amount of waste (especially oils) in the water.
I installed one- but try to use it as infrequently as possible.
big nickel on Sat, 4th Apr 2009 6:44 am
there is always a advantage to composting you make/get a rich soil blend that you can add to your garden to enrich the natural soil with out the use of chemical fertilizers
Christian on Sat, 4th Apr 2009 11:45 pm
Food scraps will not decompose in the landfill, because it is in a non decomposable plastic bag. So I highly recommend not to toss it in the trash or put it down the garbage disposal but compost it.
Dont Ask on Wed, 8th Apr 2009 7:30 am
Well, if you can use the compost, then its better, since you’re getting it for free. If you can’t use the compost, then its a disadvantage, because then you end up with this mountain of compost.