Question:We are purchasing a house with a new 1,500-gallon septic tank. As part of the home inspection, our inspector gave us the rundown on septic tanks. On the topic of our garbage disposer, he rightly recommends against using it for anything other than very light duty. But he went on to further stress never put onions or cabbage down the disposer, as it will (somehow) harm the ecology of the septic system. My wife and I have been scratching our heads as to how/why this could be. Do you have any insights? Also, any tips on when/how to use a
