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A garbage disposal is an electrically-powered device installed under a kitchen sink between the drain and the U-bend. It shreds food waste into very small pieces so that they can be passed through the plumbing without clogging. Also called a food waste disposal, they are sold in North America under brand names like "Waste King", "General Electric", "Kitchen-Aid" and " In-Sink-Erator ", the largest manufacturer of garbage disposals.

Whether you call it a garbage disposal or a waste disposer, this kitchen appliance mechanically grinds up biodegradable food and scraps into fine particles that can flow safely down your sink pipes. It is an environmentally friendly way to provide convenient kitchen clean up, reduce food wastes and their associated smells, and increase kitchen sanitation. Units are available in a variety of styles, capacities, motor sizes, corrosion resistance levels, power sources, and warranties--choose the one that is right for your needs.

A garbage disposal, waste disposal unit, or garburator (Canada) is a, usually electrically-powered, device installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste into pieces small enough to pass through plumbing. Garbage disposal units are widely sold in North America, and are increasing in popularity in Europe. There are strict regulations on their installation and use in many countries. Some effluent disposal systems will not cope with the output of kitchen waste disposal units.

Many standard disposal units allow a dishwasher to be connected, and some dishwashers are equipped with a small built-in garbage disposal unit; both alternatives allow the dishwasher to be used without scraping dishes beforehand.