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.

InSinkErator Employee Teamwork

2025

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

Founder, John Hammes

1927

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

InsinkErator Manufacturing Building

1938

The InSinkErator Manufacturing Company is established in Racine, Wisconsin.

InsinkErator Model 77 Garbage Disposal

1954

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

The First Badger Series Disposal

1966

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

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Model 77 Disposal Anniversary

1988

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

InSinkErator Evolution Disposal Line

2006

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

InSinkErator Headquarters

2018

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

InSinkErator Next Generation Disposals

2022

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

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InSinkErator Disposal Factory Assmebly

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.

We offer a garbage disposal for every household and budget:

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Badger 1Badger 5

BADGER® SERIES

Durable & Long Lasting 

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Power .75 HPPower 1 HP

POWER SERIES

Grinds Food Finer**Compared to our 1-stage grind disposals

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Evolution .75 HPEvolution 1 HP

ADVANCED SERIES

Quietest. Unmatched Performance.**Compared to Badger® and Power Series Models

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