With a Kitchen Compactor, Save Space and the Environment

In my latest article about going green, I would like to address the issue of trash. It is unavoidable. No matter how much recycling and no matter how much composting you do, something is always left over for the landfill. One reason why landfills are taking up so much good earth is that they are mostly filled with air pockets of loosely compacted debris and junk. I propose that we should all do our part by using an efficient kitchen trash compactor. These small appliances don't use hardly any energy at all and they can reduce the space that your non-viable trash uses by up to 75%. Think about that. If we all saved 75% of our valuable earth, how much more time we have to find (or more precisely-to adopt) a permanent solution. Here are the top 5 trash compactors for under $700.00 on the market today.

Whirlpool 900 Gold Series GX900QPP
This undercounter model comes in four colors-black, biscuit, white, and stainless (+$90.00). It features a wraparound panel, auto anti-jam, removable key/knob control, Quietpact sound conditioning, bad retainer buttons, tilt-away basket, side release, easy install rollers, 4:1 compactor ratio, 2300 pound ram force. The 900 Gold Series sells for $529.00 and can be bought at www.absolutehome.com .

Whirlpool GC900QPP
This model is a free-standing unit that can easily convert to a built-in unit. As a freestanding model, it doesn't necessarily have to be in the kitchen. It can be placed in the garage. The GC900QPP only comes in black or white, but has all the same features of the GX900QPP. It sells for $599.99.

Broan 1050
This model by Broan is a stand-alone model. It is available in black, white, and biscuit. Features include: 182 gallon capacity, compacts 14 full garbage bags into 1 compactor bag with 5,000 lbs of force, anti-jam guard, removable drawer, solid hardwood cutting board top, and reversible door panels. The 1050 model can be bought online at www.amazon.com for $619.00.

Jenn-Air Compactor TC607X
This undercounter model accepts custom overlay panels to integrate into your existing kitchen. The TC607X reduces trash volume by 80%. It features: odor management control system, 5:1 compaction ratio, pedal operation for hands-free control, Drop-down side drawer, 1.4 cu ft capacity, sound insulation. At the time of this writing, the TC607X is on special for $674.10 at www.homedepot.com .

GE Built-In Compactor GCC1500LWW
This model features, a colorwrap door with matching handle, removable drawer, hidden controls, 1.4 cu ft capacity, 1/3 hp motor, removable key lock, pedal opener, auto anti-jam, and easy roller installation. This sells at Home Depot for $699.00.

One of the these models will definitely suit you well, whether it is the power of the Broan model, or the sleek styling of the GE. Save space in your home, and even more important, save the space in the free earth.