Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Baffled by Garbage Disposal in Her New Apartment

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez still has a lot to learn … about garbage disposals.

The rookie congresswoman had her first experience with the food-shredding machine at her new Washington D.C. apartment Monday night and had no idea what to make of it … other than it sounds scary.

AOC’s reactions to testing out her disposal are pretty amusing, and to be honest … she asks some fair questions about the benefits of the inner sink contraption. For instance — is cramming food scraps down there really better than just tossing them in the trash? 

Of course, the Green New Deal advocate couldn’t resist getting political about discovering her newfound amenity … and reminding everyone where she came from. She also cracked a joke about folks telling her to stick her hand in.

We don’t suggest that, but here’s a free hot tip — if it starts to stink down there, drop a few pieces of orange peel in and flip the switch while running cold water.

We’re pretty sure it’s environmentally sound too.