Having glass or other foreign objects in your garbage disposal can turn into a major problem. It can cause the blades to get bent, clog your pipes, and even cause your disposal to jam possibly blocking your kitchen sink drain and dishwasher if it is connected. It is best to remove an item that is lodged.
The first thing to do if you have glass in your disposal is to turn off your disposal and to be safe, if possible, switch off the breaker too.
DO NOT STICK YOUR HAND IN THE DISPOSAL!!
Use a tool similar to needle nose pliers to fish out the pieces of glass.
You can also try an industrial size vacuum like a Shop-vac if you have one available.
Make sure you twist the blades to ensure you’ve gotten all the glass. You can do this with a hex key from underneath the disposal or by using a tool. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS.
Once you are sure you’ve gotten all the glass, you can restore the power to the unit. Run the water to ensure you’ve gotten everything out.
Always keep in mind, retrieving things from a garbage disposal is a dangerous task. If you feel there may be something stuck in your disposal and do not feel comfortable getting it out, please give us a call.