The InSinkErator Badger 500, 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal, offers a clean, hygienic, convenient and environmentally responsible way to rid your kitchen of food scraps at the touch of a button. Septic-safe for properly maintained septic systems and fitting easily and discreetly under the kitchen sink, this compact garbage disposal effortlessly grinds food waste into tiny particles that easily flush down the kitchen drain. Part of the InSinkErator Badger Series, the durable, functional, long-lasting, and budget-friendly choice for garbage disposals, the Badger 500 disposal with factory-installed power cord features a 1/2 HP, heavy-duty Dura-Drive induction motor with more jam-busting torque to power through everyday food scraps. The rugged, galvanized steel grind components with stainless steel swivel lugs offer long-lasting durability, and the compact design saves valuable under-sink space. This InSinkErator Badger garbage disposal is equipped with Lift and Latch technology for hassle-free sink connection, so you don't have to hold the disposal with one hand while adjusting the mounting ring with the other. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, where you gather with family and other loved ones. The perfect complement to every kitchen since 1938, InSinkErator has been making products that aren't just better for your family, they're better for your world. Simple solutions from InSinkErator help you Kitchen Better.