Trash Compactor Buying Guide

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Trash compactors offer a simple and efficient way of reducing your garbage volume. This is ideal for high waste households and those concerned about landfills and the environment. Most trash compactors are similar in the features that they offer with the choice coming from the appropriate size for your kitchen and how much compacting force your household requires.

Compacting force options:

2000 lbs ram force
2300 lbs ram force
5000 lbs ram force

Other features typically found on a trash compactor:

Noise Insulation
Tilt-away trash basket
Reversible panels
Anti-jam & tilt sensors (keeps appliance operating smoothly)
1.4 cu. ft. capacity
1/3 horse power motor
Control pad/dial (removable on some models)
Built in freshener or filter
Uses both paper and plastic bags
Trim Kits – make sure you include these into your measurements for under-counter models.

Keep these items in mind for safe operation:

Do not place poisonous, explosive or flammable chemicals into trash compactor
Do not place aerosol cans into trash compactor
Keep children away and/or buy a compactor with a removable dial or child lock feature
Do not place glass into trash compactor
Make sure you are able to remove compacted trash before filling to capacity. A full compactor can weigh in-between 40-50 lbs.