Can I install a garbage disposal in my sink if my house is on a septic tank?

Question: Can I install a garbage disposal if I have a septic tank?

Answer: Yes, you can install a garbage disposal even if your home is on a septic tank, but you have to take very specific precautions to ensure you don't disrupt septic tank function. Natural bacteria may not be able to keep up with the additional material deposited, meaning you need to pump the septic tank up to twice as often as usual.