{"_id":"69aafb5992fb628cbcf3f70f","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it permissible to throw away spoiled food instead of disposing of it outside?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"People regularly give us food, and when it does not get eaten and goes bad, I throw it away. We live in an apartment complex, and some family members are telling me to throw it in the nearby forest at night. However, I am concerned that the wooded area near our place may belong to the complex and that leaving food there could create a disturbance, attract animals, or be unsightly. Is it permissible for me to throw it in the trash and simply try to reduce waste by keeping less food in the fridge?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Yes, throw it in the trash if it has already gone bad. Your instinct about the forest is correct; disposing of food waste on property that is not yours, in a way that could attract animals or cause a nuisance, is not appropriate.\\n\\nGoing forward, do your best to mitigate waste. If you know you will not be able to eat what is being offered, either respectfully decline it or accept it and pass it along to someone more in need.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"66ef924739945b40a2cbedfc","tag":"Food: Other","count":20}],"createdOn":"2026-03-06T16:05:45.769Z"}