It's best to limit the use of your garbage disposal in a septic system, ideally using it sparingly, such as once every few weeks, but not daily. When a garbage disposal is used, it sends food waste into the septic system that doesn't go through human digestion, leading to accumulation in the septic tank, potentially clogging filters and inlet pipes. This can result in increased maintenance costs.
To maintain your septic system, it's advisable to scrape food debris into the trash before washing dishes. If any food waste remains, it's acceptable to process it through the garbage disposal.
Additionally, avoid flushing certain items down the drain to prevent septic system issues, including feminine products, disposable wipes, latex products, cooking grease, and cleaning chemicals, as these products will only abuse the septic system resulting in more maintenan