To avoid clogging your garbage disposal, it's important to avoid putting certain items in it, such as fruit and veggie skins, bones, celery, fruit pits, corn husks, grease and fat, rice, pasta, and coffee grounds. It's also recommended to use a food strainer in your sink, run cold water while using the disposal, add a little dish soap to help with smells, and run the disposal at least once a week to prevent rusting and corrosion.