A garbage disposer is one more way to add convenience to your kitchen. Rather than throwing out or composting your food scraps, simply grind them up and flush them away. Disposers are available two ways, as continuous feed and as a batch feed models. As the name implies, continuous feed models allow you add scraps while the machine is running. Batch feed models however, only start once the drain cover has been returned to its original position. Batch feeds are considerably more popular as they are much safer especially with young children in the home. Manufacturers provide models with varying power levels ranging from ½ to 1 full horsepower. Depending on home many people live in your home and how often you anticipate using the disposer, your salesperson can help you determine what size best suits you.