Throwing Bread in the Trash
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Question
There are leftover challahs after Shabbat, and it is known that no one will eat them. Is it permissible to throw them in the trash, or should one wait until they become moldy?
Answer
It is preferable to wait until they become moldy and then throw them away, but according to the basic law, it is permissible.
Source
Orach Chaim 171
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