Beyond that, wastewater and environment experts agree that the environmental value of kitchen disposal systems depends on the wastewater system of a given locality. “Any food that is sent down the disposal will be filtered and captured at a wastewater treatment facility. He argues that in addition to convenience, disposals are ecologically beneficial because they divert food waste from landfills. “Another consideration that should be given is whether there is methane capture at their municipality’s water treatment plant. Does it go to a wastewater treatment plant or wastewater recovery facility?

Source: National Post March 20, 2019 14:26 UTC