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Composting Helps Prevent Clogged Drains

From an environmental standpoint, composting saves global warming gases roughly equivalent to all the CO2 one’s washing machine produces in 10-12 weeks! The rich nutrients that come from composting are for the most part all your plants/garden need. Most hardware stores have compost bins to buy. Or you can go even greener and and less expensive by using a large milk carton with the top cut off. SInce the containers are waxed, they resist microbial growth.

Organic matter will eventually disintegrate. Here are some of the things that are able to be composted:

  • old bread/bread crusts
  • fruit/vegetable peelings
  • paper napkins/paper towels
  • egg shells
  • pastas and rice
  • brown paper bags
  • tea bags
  • peanut shells
  • coffee grinds
  • Doing this will go a long way towards ensuring you’ve minimized backups with your kitchen sink. Plus, none of the items above should go through your disposal anyway. But, let's be honest we know that some of these items make it into the kitchen sink, so should you find yourself with a clog we’re just an email or phone call away.

    We service all cities within Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Marin County (our newest office!)

    If you’d like more information about composting or clearing stuck kitchen drains give Bellows Plumbing, Heating, & Sewer a call at 877-477-7151 or visit BellowsService.com

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