Bowl of coffee grounds next to bowl of coffee beans
Why You Should Never Wash Coffee Grounds Down The Drain

NEWS

By CHLOE O'DONNELL
Scoop of coffee grounds
Over time, the practice of disposing of coffee grounds by pouring them down the kitchen sink can cause plumbing issues, which may eventually require professional help.
Coffee beans and grounds on a plate
When combined with water, coffee grounds can clump and cause trouble for your pipes. In fact, even a garbage disposal can't prevent them from clumping up and clogging the system.
Coffee filter with wet grounds
Clumped-up coffee grounds can damage your sink’s drainage system and trap rotting food or grease, making your pipes and kitchen stink. Hence, it’s best
to toss them in the trash.