When it comes to keeping your garbage disposal in top shape, never put fibrous items such as corn husks, artichokes or celery stalks in your garbage disposal, as they can wrap around the blades and cause blockage.
Additionally, avoid putting chicken bones, lobster or egg shells, fruit pits or other hard items in the garbage disposal, as these items can be rough on a septic tank and may cause damage to your disposer's blades over time.