Takes Care of Food Waste, Automatically
Root separates solids from liquids automatically, keeping food waste sealed in an odorless bin under your sink
No more scraping plates into smelly trash. No more worrying if your kids wash food down your sink. Just clean, worry-free kitchen cleanups.
This patented separator is engineered for septic systems, letting you enjoy disposal convenience without the $15,000 risk of a failed drain field.
Key Benefits
Septic Safety & Peace of Mind
No More Food Clogs
Effortless Composting
More Counter-Space
We asked our kickstarter backers why they got Root. Here's what they said:
We have a septic system so a garbage disposal isn't possible. Your idea is intriguing as I'm tired of emptying the trap in the sink into our compost bin continuously.
Under the sink, off the counter, fewer smells & flies, and keeping undigested food out of our septic system.
I think the thing that interests me the most about Root is the ability to have a garbage disposal in a small home that has a small septic tank. Not having to worry about food waste going into the septic system is geat. The idea of composting is just a bonus.
The Root Difference
Handle food waste without the septic anxiety of disposals or pungent countertop bins taking up your counter space.
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Root.
Root collects all food (even the tiniest bits) rinsed down your sink into a sealed, odor-proof bin under your sink.
Just rinse scraps in your sink, press the button, and walk away.
Scrape → Press → Done. Put food scraps down your sink, press the button, walk away.
Root does the work. Separates solids from liquids in 30 seconds. Handles all food waste.
Empty once a week. Into your green bin or backyard compost. Stays odour-free all week.
Root self-cleans after every cycle. Food waste separator is dishwasher-safe. Change filter every 2-3 months.
Any questions? Contact us at info@getmyroot.com.
Root installs in 20 minutes on average with basic tools. The kit includes everything: separator unit, collection bin, universal sink mount, standard 1.5in discharge pipe, wireless button, charcoal filter, and instructions.
Simple 5-step installation:
1. Latch the separator to your sink drain (fits all standard openings)
2. Connect discharge pipe to existing plumbing (standard 1.5in connector)
3. Slide collection bin into housing
4. Plug power adapter into wall socket (120V, Type A/B)
5. Mount wireless button anywhere
Compact fit: 11.1 inches wide × 18.0 inches tall. Fits under most sinks alongside existing plumbing.
Any plumber can install Root in under 20 minutes if you prefer professional fitting.
Shipping: Root will ship directly from the U.S.A. and Canada. Pre-order customers receive priority fulfilment.
Guarantee: Cancel your pre-order anytime and get 100% of your money back. Once Root is delivered to you, there's a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Compliance: Engineered for standard plumbing—safe for municipal sewers and septic systems.
Power source: Standard wall plug
[AC 100-240V ~1.6A 50-60Hz]
Power consumption: 60 Watts when running, monthly average: 7 Watt-hour
Bin volume: 8.5 liters
Sink mount: Universal fit - easy latch (included)
Drain pipe: Standard 3.81cm discharge L-pipe
Odor absorbing filter: Replaceable activated charcoal 0.5cm (thickness) filter
Product Specs
The Cleanest, Easiest Way To Handle Scraps
Scrape & Rinse
Put all of your food scraps down your drain.
Press
Click the wireless button to start it.
Walk away
Root's automated process separates and seals your waste.
Install in 20 Minutes With Nearly Every Sink.
Standard plumbing
Using standard plumbing parts, Root can fit with any plumbing.
Plug in like a laptop
Plugs in a standard wall outlet just like a laptop. No hardwiring needed.
Easy-close sink mount
We built a better sink mount - its quick-latch and screw-in design makes it a breeze to install on any sink.
Snap-on housing, slide-in bin
Snap the housing on in seconds, then slide the bin in place.
Wireless button
With its wireless technology and adhesive backing, the button can be installed anywhere.
Answers to Your Questions
Root fits under most sinks. If your drain is reasonably centered in the cabinet (not pushed to the extreme front, back, or side), you'll have adequate clearance. The unit sits alongside your existing P-trap and plumbing without interference.
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Still unsure? Measure from the center of your drain to the back cabinet wall, front cabinet edge, and nearest side. As long as you meet the minimum clearances below, Root will fit comfortably.
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Root's dimensions and clearance requirements:
From center of sink drain:
- To back of cabinet: 8.1 inches minimum
- To front of cabinet: 9.0 inches minimum
- To nearest side wall: 5.5 inches minimum on each side
- Total width needed: 11.1 inches horizontally
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Vertical clearance:
- From bottom of drain to cabinet floor: 18.0 inches minimum
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Cabinet width:
- Minimum cabinet width: 16 inches (standard US single-door base cabinet)
- Works in cabinets from 16 inches to 36+ inches wide
Root is installed like a garbage disposal, taking an average of 20 minutes with a plumber or handy homeowner.
Root functions similarly to a juicer, separating the solids into a sealed, odorless container, while letting the liquids flow down into the drain so you can use your sink as you normally would.
Root captures all the solids that enter your sink down to 2mm (grain of rice).
Root comes with a built-in dishwasher adapter, so you can connect your dishwasher drain line directly to the unit. No extra parts are required.
Yes. Installation on a double sink is very similar to a garbage disposal. You just adjust the height of the connecting arm to the sink you'd like Root on. A plumber can handle this easily, or if you're comfortable with plumbing, you can do it yourself.
Yes you can, but you also don't need to. Root isn't like a garbage disposal and actually works best without running water, since that keeps waste dry and easier to manage. If a lot of water is run at the same time, Root's valve automatically closes to prevent liquids from entering the bin, and re-opens once the water drains.
Root has non-food item detection. If something like a spoon, fork, or other object enters the unit, the system will recognize it and stop running to give you the chance to remove the object before starting up again.
While it doesn't complete the composting process, it does start it by allowing food to begin breaking down in a contained environment. This is the first step in composting, making it easier to transfer to your green bin or compost system.
Root is designed to be self-cleaning. For peace of mind, we also made the main moving part, the auger inside, removable. Both the auger and the bin are machine-washable, so keeping Root clean is simple.
