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Half Horsepower Garbage Disposals

Shop half horsepower garbage disposals to find a 1/2 HP unit for your kitchen sink. Compare models by dimensions, mounting requirements, and power connection to help narrow your options, and check compatibility with your existing plumbing before choosing a replacement or planning a new installation.

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  1. InSinkerator - Badger 5 Lift and Latch Standard Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal with Power Cord - Gray

    SKU: J7L8LP7CK9

    Absolutely love my Insinkerator it’s awesome best disposal ever would definitely recommend.. so quite...great product, best price, good people, very professional service...too that’s the best thing about...

    Product Description

    A durable grey garbage disposal with 1/2 HP motor, stainless steel components, and quiet continuous feed operation.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99

  2. InSinkerator - Badger 5XP Lift and Latch Power Series 3/4 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal with Power Cord - Black

    SKU: J7L8LP76K6

    Love my new disposal. Wish Best buy had more home products....Love it...Love my new InSinkErator. It sooo quiet in the kitchen you barely hear it....Best investment we have made to update kitchen. Great...

    Product Description

    A powerful, quiet black garbage disposal with a 3/4 HP motor, stainless steel components, and easy installation.
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    Your price for this item is $189.99

  3. Frigidaire - 3/4HP Corded Garbage Disposal - Gray

    SKU: J7CJ3R7J32

    Great product and great seamless Best Buy installation....This product works great, love it, would purchase again.

    Product Description

    A powerful, quiet gray garbage disposal with stainless steel grinding system, odor protection, and easy installation.
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    Your price for this item is $189.99

  4. Smart Choice - 1/2HP Corded Garbage Disposal - White

    SKU: J7CJ3R7JJS

    Best garbage disposal for the money !...Best garbage disposal i have gotten yet ,works great and pretty quiet...Best Garbage Disposal...Runs silently - works great - very easy to install

    Product Description

    A powerful, quiet white garbage disposal with stainless steel grinding system and easy-to-clean removable splash guard.
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    Your price for this item is $114.99

  5. InSinkerator - Badger 5 Lift and Latch Standard Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal Cordless - Black

    SKU: J7L8LP77TJ

    It's a Badger, it's the best!...The new Badger 5 works great! The directions were very explicit so I installed it myself....We love it!...Having Best Buy install it was a no-brainer being a TotalTech...

    Product Description

    A cordless black garbage disposal with a 1/2 HP motor, galvanized steel construction, and quiet operation.
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    Your price for this item is $144.99

  6. GE - 1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor - White

    SKU: J7645S26CS

    Easy to use with a great look. Love the new compactor....Great unit...Best think that was ever made. Will never be without one.

    Product Description

    A sleek white built-in trash compactor with a powerful motor, auto anti-jam feature, and safety lock.
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    Your price for this item is $1,124.99

  7. Whirlpool - 1.4 Cu. Ft. Convertible Trash Compactor - Black

    SKU: J7LLHV8Y34

    Love It!...I love the size, it is small but holds so much....Great compactor...I love this item. It has reduced trash from four bags to two each week.

    Product Description

    A sleek black convertible trash compactor with portable Easy Rollers, auto anti-jam, and quiet operation.
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    Your price for this item is $1,214.99

  8. Whirlpool - 1.4 Cu. Ft. Convertible Trash Compactor - White

    SKU: J7LLHV8Y86

    love this...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i love rectangle trash compactors....Love it!...Great compactor and works well daily.

    Product Description

    A white convertible trash compactor with Easy Rollers, auto anti-jam, and quiet, reliable operation.
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    Your price for this item is $1,214.99

  9. GE - 3/4 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645S2C5P

    BEST DISPOSAL WE EVER HAD IN THE 47 YEARS THAT WE'VE HAD ONE....We bought this as an upgrade from our 1/2hp and we LOVE it....It was very easy to install, much quieter, and just works great.

    Product Description

    A powerful black garbage disposer with 3/4 HP motor, stainless steel components, and sound insulation.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99

  10. GE - 1/3 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645S2CZL

    great...It came with My new home and We love it .It works great...Love it

    Product Description

    A black continuous feed disposer with 1/3 HP motor, stainless steel components, and sound insulation features.
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    Your price for this item is $107.99

  11. GE - 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645S2C4R

    Da Best Disposal...We love our new disposal! It's so quiet and does a great job!...Great disposal...Just moved in and we love it. It doesn't seem too loud which is great!

    Product Description

    A powerful black garbage disposer with 1/2 HP motor, stainless steel components, and sound insulation features.
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    Your price for this item is $125.99

  12. Frigidaire - 1/2HP Garbage Disposal - Gray

    SKU: J7CJ3R7JX5

    The disposal isn’t bulky taking up a lot of room under the sink which is great.

    Product Description

    A gray garbage disposal with stainless steel grinding, sound insulation, odor protection, and easy 3-bolt installation.
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    Your price for this item is $134.99

  13. InSinkerator - Evolution Series 3/4 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer without Power Cord - Gray

    SKU: J7L8LPJK7Q

    Works great!...This garbage disposal works great! It is very powerful and gets the job done with ease!...Works great...It works great and isn’t loud which is a plus.

    Product Description

    A gray stainless steel garbage disposer with 3/4 HP motor, sound insulation, and dishwasher drain connection.
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    Your price for this item is $289.99

  14. Topteng - 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal with Plug - 2800 RPM High-Speed, Stainless Steel, Auto Overload Protection for Kitchen Sink - Black

    SKU: J3R9F7YSL4

    Product Description

    A high-speed black garbage disposal with stainless steel components and auto overload protection for efficient kitchen cleanup.
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    Your price for this item is $115.99
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    The previous price was $189.99

  15. VEVOR - Food Waste Garbage Disposal, 1HP 3500RPM DC Motor, Continuous Feed Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposer, EZ Connect Food Waste - Black

    SKU: JJGHKZ6LWG

    Product Description

    A powerful black ABS and stainless steel disposer with a 1HP, 3500RPM motor and dishwasher drain connection.
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    Your price for this item is $99.90
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    The previous price was $124.99

  16. VEVOR - Garbage Disposal, 1/2 HP 3450RPM Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer, 3-Bolt Mount Food Waste Grinding System - Black

    SKU: JJGHKKZPJH

    Product Description

    A powerful black ABS and stainless steel disposer with 1/2 HP motor and continuous feed grinding system.
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    Your price for this item is $79.90
    Save $20
    The previous price was $99.99

  17. VEVOR - Garbage Disposal, 1/2HP 3450RPM Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer, EZ Connect Food Waste Grinding System - Black

    SKU: JJGHKKZP2R

    Product Description

    A powerful black ABS and stainless steel disposer with 1/2HP motor and continuous feed grinding system.
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    Your price for this item is $72.90
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    The previous price was $91.99

  18. GE - 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645S2CZ5

    great...This product is a great value and works great love it...I love it. great vaulue.

    Product Description

    A powerful black garbage disposer with 1/2 HP motor, stainless steel components, and sound insulation.
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    Your price for this item is $116.99

  19. VEVOR - Garbage Disposal, 1.25HP 3360RPM Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer, 3-Bolt Mount Food Waste Grinding System - Black

    SKU: JJGHKKZPCQ

    Product Description

    A powerful black ABS and stainless steel disposer with a 1.25HP motor for efficient food waste grinding.
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    Your price for this item is $108.90
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    The previous price was $136.99

  20. VEVOR - Garbage Disposal, 1HP 3270RPM Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer, EZ Connect Food Waste Grinding System - Black

    SKU: JJGHKKZPC5

    Product Description

    A powerful black ABS and stainless steel food waste disposer with 1HP motor and continuous feed system.
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    Your price for this item is $99.90
    Save $25
    The previous price was $124.99

  21. GE - DISPOSALL 1/3 HP Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645SY92W

    Great Product...Works great just what I needed for our kitchen. I highly recommend this garbage disposal .

    Product Description

    A black disposer with 1/3 HP motor, auto anti-jam, and durable nylon, glass, and steel construction.
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    Your price for this item is $72.38
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    The previous price was $116.99

  22. GE - DISPOSALL 3/4 HP Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645SY9XH

    Works great...Works great to get the stuff chopped up and out of my drain and sink.

    Product Description

    A powerful 3/4 HP black disposer with sound insulation, anti-jam feature, and dishwasher drain connection.
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    Your price for this item is $113.74
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    The previous price was $188.99

  23. GE - DISPOSALL 1/2 HP Disposer - Black

    SKU: J7645SY9XF

    Product Description

    A black disposer with 1/2 HP motor, auto anti-jam, and durable nylon, glass, and steel construction.
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    Your price for this item is $125.99

  24. Frigidaire - 1.25HP Garbage Disposal - Gray

    SKU: J7CJ3R7J8Y

    Absolutely love this garbage disposal! Easy to install and does a great job...Best in class...Best disposer I’ve owned to date. As advertised very powerful and no unpleasant smells after use.

    Product Description

    A gray garbage disposal with 1.25HP, stainless steel grinding, odor protection, and quiet sound insulation.
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    Your price for this item is $227.99
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A half horsepower garbage disposal offers a practical balance of grinding power, compact size and everyday convenience for kitchens with moderate food-prep needs. Often labeled as a 1/2 HP garbage disposal, this under-sink appliance can handle small amounts of common food scraps, such as soft fruit pieces, cooked vegetables and leftover bits from plates, while helping simplify kitchen cleanup. A half horsepower food waste disposer can be a good fit for smaller households or home cooks who prepare meals regularly without generating large volumes of food waste. Performance varies by model, so consider more than motor horsepower as you compare options. Grinding components, motor design and the types of scraps you typically discard can all affect your experience. For frequent heavy-duty use or larger quantities of food scraps, a higher-horsepower garbage disposal may be a better choice. Regardless of motor size, keep grease, bones, fibrous materials and other items discouraged by the manufacturer out of the disposal, and place suitable scraps in the trash or compost instead. Choosing the best half horsepower garbage disposal for your kitchen also means checking installation requirements, operating features and available space beneath the sink. Compare the unit’s dimensions with your cabinet clearance, and confirm compatibility with your sink opening, mounting assembly, drain configuration and electrical connection before purchasing. Some 1/2 HP garbage disposals include a power cord, while others require a separately purchased cord or an appropriate hardwired connection, so review the product specifications carefully. Continuous-feed garbage disposals let you add small amounts of food waste while the unit runs, while batch-feed models typically require a matching stopper to activate grinding. Depending on the model, features such as stainless steel grinding components, sound insulation, overload protection and accessible jam-clearing mechanisms can add durability and convenience. If your dishwasher drains through the disposal, verify that the model supports that connection and follow its installation instructions. To help your half horsepower kitchen garbage disposal operate effectively, use cold running water during grinding, feed scraps gradually and continue running water afterward for the time recommended by the manufacturer.

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Half-horsepower garbage disposals come in continuous-feed and batch-feed designs. Continuous-feed models operate while you add food scraps and are typically controlled by a wall switch or air switch. Batch-feed models process one load at a time and use a designated stopper to activate the motor.

Depending on the model, a half-horsepower garbage disposal may plug into an electrical outlet or connect directly to household wiring. Some models include a power cord, while others require a separately purchased cord kit or are configured for hardwired installation. Check the listed electrical connection type and included accessories.

Many half-horsepower garbage disposals include a dishwasher inlet that accepts a dishwasher drain hose. The inlet typically contains a factory-installed knockout plug that is removed when making this connection. Installation instructions and local plumbing requirements determine the appropriate drain setup.

Common materials include stainless steel or galvanized steel for grinding components and molded polymer or metal for the grinding chamber and housing. Material descriptions may apply to individual components rather than the entire disposal, so review the specifications for each part.

Half-horsepower garbage disposals commonly use a three-bolt mounting assembly or a manufacturer-specific twist-lock system beneath the sink flange. Mounting hardware is not universally interchangeable. When replacing a disposal, check whether the manufacturer specifies compatibility with your existing mounting assembly.