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Ed Pawlowski

On 9/10/2014 6:18 AM, wrote:
> On Tue, 09 Sep 2014 22:02:47 -0700, sf > wrote:
>

>>
>> I have a garbage disposal. I don't have the room to keep 4 garbage
>> bins out of sight, so I only use garbage and recycling. I put most of
>> the compostables down the garbage disposal and the rest goes into the
>> garbage. I don't generate a lot of waste, so I don't feel guilty.
>
> Where does the water go ? Does it get treated ?
>

Most places it goes tot he town sewage department where it gets treated.
There s a cost to that as part of your water bill too.

Composting is always preferred as it does not use water, chemicals, clog
pipes, add cost, etc. If you have a yard with lawn and garden, it is
nutrient rich so you don't have to buy fertilizer to get good results.