We’re the ONLY manufacturer of garbage disposals with induction motors invented, designed and assembled in the U.S.A.

InSinkErator Badger, Advanced, and Power Series

Built to last.

InSinkErator^® is America’s #1 disposal brand^* because no one else understands food waste management solutions better than we do. Our mission is to help homeowners keep food waste out of the trash and landfill for a clean, sustainable kitchen.*Based on import, export data and average unit sales; 2024.

Over 85 years of innovation and counting.

2025

Today, we employ over 1,000 people worldwide. We owe our success to their dedication and teamwork.

1927

In 1927, architect John Hammes invents the first garbage disposal in his basement.

1938

The InSinkErator Manufacturing Company is established in Racine, Wisconsin.

1954

The Model 77 is introduced, remaining InSinkErator’s signature product for the next decade.

1966

The Badger^® series is introduced. Badger^® disposals feature dependable, Dura-Drive^® induction motors.

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1988

InSinkErator celebrates 50 years of innovation with a limited edition Model 77 disposal.

2006

The high-performance Evolution^® line launches, featuring advanced sound, grind, anti-jam, and anti-vibration technologies.

2018

InSinkErator breaks ground on a new headquarters with state-of-the-art Innovation Labs to create, explore and experiment.

2022

Our Next Generation garbage disposals are re-engineered with MultiGrind^® Technology, SoundSeal^® Technology, and EZ Connect installation features.

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Relentlessly pursuing innovation and quality.

Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin for over 85 years, we’ve made it our mission to continuously innovate — making our products easier to install, easy to use, durable, and quietly grind food waste. We’re as proud of our U.S. heritage as we are the quality of our products, and are committed to bringing to market rugged and reliable garbage disposals that are engineered for years of dependable performance.