Is it okay to have an in-sink disposal with a septic system?

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CindyJ

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We've been living in our home for nearly 40 years. We've always had a septic system and we added a new one a few years ago. We have the tank pumped out every few years. My husband and I are empty nesters, so the system is really not "overworked." Although we've never had an in-sink disposal, I'd really like to get one installed. My husband believes it's just a bad idea, but I know that many of the homes in our area, and virtually all of the newly-built ones, all of which have septic systems, have disposals.

I'd appreciate your advice and opinions. And, if you think it's okay, what should I look for in a disposal unit? What brands should I consider? What else do I need to know? Thanks!
 

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Insinkerator makes a disposer that drops a little Bio-Clean with each use.
The link above is my installed pricing for the Seattle area. You can buy them for less than that without the labor.

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It depends somewhat one what you put down the thing! My mother's had one in her house since 1954 on her septic system...it's never created a problem.
 
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