Advantages of food waste disposal units
Advantages of food waste disposal units
- Reduce the volume of food waste – lower the amount of food that ends up in the trash
- Convenient and hygienic – will reduce any rotting food particles that end up in the trash
- Easy to install – most kitchen sinks can have this unit installed
- Keeps food scraps from landfills – may be more environmentally friendly than traditional disposal
- Requires minimal energy – will only be a small addition to your current energy usage
- Save money-help to save plastic bags
Disadvantages of food waste disposal units
- Not as eco-friendly as composting – will reduce waste but not the best overall option
- Loud – running the unit late or early may disturb others
- Not every unit will fit in the cabinet – standard food waste disposal units may not fit in small or unusually shaped cabinets
- Bad odours are possible – bacteria build-up can lead to bad odours if not cleaned well
- Possibility of problems – all units can jam, overheat, or leak water
- Requires water to run – may not be ideal when water usage is limited