garbage disposal
noun
US
: a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain
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Watch this video for some simple DIY fixes for a jammed garbage disposal.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
As such, the logistical challenge of keeping track of water requirements, power usage, garbage disposal and all the other things that make a city tick over is going to be immense – so leveraging monitoring technologies and AI to help automate the management of such things makes a lot of sense.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
How to Wash Fine China by Hand Step 1: Scrape Food with Plastic or Silicone Utensils
Start by disposing of any food on or in the tableware by scraping it into the trash, compost bin, or garbage disposal.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Home warranties cover major household appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, dryer and garage door openers.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
As such, the logistical challenge of keeping track of water requirements, power usage, garbage disposal and all the other things that make a city tick over is going to be immense – so leveraging monitoring technologies and AI to help automate the management of such things makes a lot of sense.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
How to Wash Fine China by Hand Step 1: Scrape Food with Plastic or Silicone Utensils
Start by disposing of any food on or in the tableware by scraping it into the trash, compost bin, or garbage disposal.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
Home warranties cover major household appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, dryer and garage door openers.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garbage disposal
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“Garbage disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garbage%20disposal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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