A separate suitable collection container remains useful for waste your disposer does not permit and whenever the appliance is unavailable. It avoids turning every leftover or preparation item into a test of the grinding system.
What the observation tells you
Follow the appliance's allowed-food guidance and the collection service's rules for the caddy. Packaging, liquids and large or unsuitable scraps may need different routes. Keep the container away from controls and do not let its liner become mixed with food fed towards the sink.
A useful next step
Plan the alternative before a fault occurs. That makes it easier to leave a blocked or unsafe disposer unused while assessment is arranged.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.