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What are the rules in the revised MARPOL Annex V for the discharge outside special areas of food wastes that have not been passed through a comminuter or grinder?

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Food wastes which have not been passed through a comminuter or grinder may be discharged outside a special area as far as practicable but in no case less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, while the ship is en route.

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What are the rules in the revised MARPOL Annex V for the discharge outside special areas of cargo residues that cannot be recovered using commonly available methods for unloading?

What are the rules in the revised MARPOL Annex V for the discharge outside special areas of food wastes that have been passed through a comminuter or grinder?