Cons: It only has .3 horsepower. If you’re looking for a garbage disposal that will get the job done without having to lay out a bunch of cash, the Waste King L-111 is a great choice.

TO GET THE JOB DONE Tools/materials needed • Disposal flange, disposal wrench or screw driver, plumbers putty, channel-lock pliers Time • 1/2 to 1 hour Difficulty • Medium You are in luck.

The flange is an important part of a functioning garbage disposal that helps ensure water drains properly into the unit. The flange sits inside the sink, right around the drain.

Most sink holes are a standard size, so the flange from the new unit should fit perfectly. Take some fresh plumber’s putty and roll it in your hands to form a ½- to ¾-inch rope.

In-sink garbage disposer proponents claim that sending food waste down the drain decreases the amount of waste trucked to the landfill in large diesel-powered trucks.

COURTESY OF KOHLER A large/medium double-bowl sink gives one oversized bowl for dishes and one smaller bowl dedicated to the disposal. By Tribune News Service UPDATED: August 19, 2021 at 1:30 a.m.

They certainly do make a white disposal flange, and it isn't very hard to replace it. Once you have the flange and are ready to start, I would suggest laying a thick towel down on the cabinet lip.