This is a common problem that is generally fixed very quickly and cheaply. The source of the problem can be a few different things. When peels and rinds are put into a disposer, generally the disposer is neither strong enough nor is it run long enough to chop up the pieces of food to a manageable size. If at all possible things like egg shells, water melon rinds, and potato peelings should not be put in the disposer in large quantities. They should be discarded of in the trash or scatter them in your garden or compost pile. If you find yourself needing to put these large food items down the sink it would be recommended that you purchase a commercial grade garbage disposer. Insinkerator has a wonderful line of products to meet your needs.
Now for the cheaper option. Generally, people will run their garbage disposer and faucet at the same time and shut them off at the same time. This is where we have our problem. The issue is that because food particles are heavier they need more force to push them through the the lateral plumbing under the sink. When the water is shut off at the same time as the disposer this doesn't give adequate water to flush the particles through the trap. They will then get stuck and build up, causing slow and clogged drains. The solution is this: Run your water at least 15 seconds longer then your disposer to ensure water flushes out the food particles.
Making this a habit will hopefully save you money and the inconvenience of having to pay a plumber to come out and unclog your kitchen drain.
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