What Waste King does

Waste King is a manufacturer of garbage disposals, instant hot water dispenser systems, and related kitchen accessories, operating as a brand within Moen Incorporated — itself a subsidiary of the publicly traded Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN). The company sells two residential disposal lines: the premium Waste King brand (1/2 HP to 1 HP units with EZ Mount or Pro 3-Bolt Mount systems, jam-resistant swivel impellers, and air switch compatibility) and the Whirlaway value sub-brand targeting high-replacement applications such as apartment complexes and rental properties. A separate commercial line serves foodservice customers with ball-bearing heavy-duty units, and the Quick&Hot product family extends the portfolio into instant hot water tanks and faucets (Coronado, Laguna, Madera, Tahoe models). Core proprietary technology centers on the EZ Mount and Pro 3-Bolt Mount installation systems, jam-resistant swivel impellers, batch feed safety mechanisms, and the Quick&Hot open-vent faucet architecture.

The business model is direct hardware sales through a multi-channel distribution footprint: a direct-to-consumer website (wasteking.com) with phone-support sales, third-party retail and parts suppliers (including Amazon and named plumbing-parts distributors), and a dedicated international distribution arm through A&D Global Int'l for units sold outside the United States. Customer segments are residential homeowners (primary), commercial kitchens, and property management/rental operators served through the Whirlaway sub-brand. Marketing is centered on the website, product support videos, downloadable manuals and spec sheets, and phone-based customer support (1-800-854-3229). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact sales, suggesting tiered pricing across horsepower levels and configurations.

Waste King was founded circa 1975 and operates from North Olmsted, Ohio, with 51-100 employees, benefiting from Moen Incorporated's broader plumbing distribution and pro-installer infrastructure. The brand competes primarily on installation ease, horsepower-per-dollar, and a 50-year heritage in the disposal category rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Waste King

Legal name

Moen Incorporated

Website

https://wasteking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Waste King, a brand owned by Moen Incorporated (a Fortune Brands Innovations subsidiary), manufactures garbage disposals, instant hot water dispensers, and accessories for residential homeowners, commercial kitchens, and property management operators, sold through direct, retail, and international channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Olmsted

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Garbage Disposal Sales: One-time hardware sales of garbage disposals to residential and commercial customers through direct sales, retail partners, and third-party distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waste King manufactures and sells kitchen garbage disposal units and instant hot water dispenser systems for residential and commercial use. The portfolio includes the Waste King premium disposals, the Whirlaway economy disposals, commercial-grade disposals with ball bearing motors, Quick&Hot hot water tanks and faucets, and supporting accessories such as air switches, sink flanges, mounting systems, service kits, and electrical/water controls. Sales are conducted through the company's own e-commerce website, phone support, third-party retailers, and international channel partners.

Product overview

Waste King is a manufacturer of garbage disposals and kitchen products with 50 years of experience, owned by Moen Incorporated. The product portfolio includes two residential disposal brands: Waste King (premium) and Whirlaway (economy/high-replacement), commercial disposals for foodservice environments, and Quick&Hot instant hot water systems. Accessories span air switches, mounting hardware, and replacement parts across both residential and commercial lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Whirlaway: Residential garbage disposals designed for cost and time savings, best used in high-replacement situations like apartment complexes or rental properties.

Products and services

• Waste King Residential Disposals Garbage disposals for residential kitchens, available in EZ Mount and Pro 3-Bolt Mount configurations across 1/2 HP, 3/4 HP, and 1 HP with jam-resistant technology and quick-installation design. Targeted at homeowners seeking reliable, easy-to-install food waste disposers.
• Whirlaway Residential Disposals Budget-friendly residential garbage disposals positioned for cost and time savings, best suited for high-replacement situations like apartment complexes or rental properties.
• Waste King Commercial Disposals Heavy-duty commercial garbage disposals with ball-bearing motor construction, jam-resistant swivel impellers, and stainless-steel Pro 3-Bolt Mount hardware designed for high-volume use in commercial kitchen environments.
• Quick&Hot Hot Water Tank & Faucets Instant hot water tank and faucet systems, including Coronado, Laguna, Madera, and Tahoe faucet models and matching tank units, designed to mount to or next to the kitchen sink for on-demand hot water.
• Waste King Residential Accessories Residential accessory offerings including air switch buttons, decorative sink flanges, mounting components, and replacement parts for Waste King disposals and hot water systems.
• Waste King Commercial Accessories Commercial accessory offerings including disposer cones, electrical controls, mounting systems, service kits, and water controls for Waste King commercial disposal installations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• A&D Global Int'l, IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational department partner handling Waste King disposal units for use outside the United States. Contact at Tel/Fax: 310-542-5259.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InSinkErator: The dominant North American manufacturer of garbage disposals and instant hot water dispensers, owned by Emerson Electric. Directly competes with Waste King across residential and commercial disposer lines with comparable product categories, channel strategy, and end customers.
• Waste Maid: Anaheim Manufacturing Company's garbage disposal brand, offering a comparable lineup of residential disposers. Directly competes with both Waste King and Whirlaway on price, performance, and channel placement.
• Anaheim Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of garbage disposals under multiple brands (including Waste Maid and formerly Waste King). Operates in the same disposer category with comparable manufacturing footprint and channel relationships.

Broad incumbents

• KitchenAid: Major kitchen appliance brand owned by Whirlpool that offers garbage disposals as part of its broader kitchen portfolio. Competes with Waste King in the disposer category while also addressing the wider kitchen suite where Moen and Fortune Brands play.
• GE Appliances: Large appliance manufacturer (owned by Haier) that sells garbage disposals alongside full kitchen and laundry suites. A broad incumbent with overlapping disposer SKUs and significant retail channel presence.
• Frigidaire: Appliance brand owned by Electrolux that offers garbage disposals within its broader kitchen lineup. Competes with Waste King in retail channels where consumers cross-shop disposers with other kitchen appliances.
• Whirlpool: Major home appliance manufacturer and parent of KitchenAid, offering garbage disposals within its portfolio. A broad incumbent competing with Waste King via retail, builder, and replacement channels.
• Emerson Electric: Diversified industrial conglomerate and parent of InSinkErator, the largest garbage disposal brand in the US. Indirect peer through its subsidiary's dominant share of the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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