Waste King · Updated July 2026
Waste King L-8000: price & specs
Waste King L-8000. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: wasteking.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Waste King L-8000 is listed at $206.26 on wasteking.com as of 2026-07-25, #11 cheapest of 15 garbage disposals (median $125.19); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 92/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 16 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$206.26Is the Waste King L-8000 a good buy?
At $206, the Waste King L-8000 is #9 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19. On the spec sheet, its grind stages of 1 is the lowest of the 11, its warranty years of 20 is the highest of the 16, and its RPM of 2800 is the highest of the 16.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $206.26 — current on record (was $170.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waste King |
| Released | — |
| Horsepower hp | 1 |
| Feed type | continuous |
| Grind stages | 1 |
| Sound insulation | Yes |
| Motor type | permanent_magnet |
| Septic safe | Yes |
| Warranty years | 20 |
| RPM | 2800 |
Source: wasteking.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by shouldit.com. 1 HP permanent magnet motor at 2800 RPM confirmed via Waste King spec sheet and shouldit.com review. 20-year limited in-home warranty confirmed. Sound insulation (acoustic foam) confirmed. Single grind chamber. Price varies; $170.99 within verified range (shouldit lists $206.26, historical Amazon $85-120). Source URL corrected to live Waste King L-8000 spec sheet.
Is the Waste King L-8000 worth it vs cheaper garbage disposals?
Waste King L-8000 against its closest cheaper and pricier garbage disposals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Horsepower hp | Feed type | Grind stages | Sound insulation | Motor type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste King L-8000 this | $206.26 | 1 | continuous | 1 | Yes | permanent_magnet |
| InSinkErator Evolution Septic Assist | $196.57 | 0.75 | continuous | 2 | Yes | induction |
| GE GFC1020N | $224.1 | 1 | continuous | — | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Waste King L-8000 cost?
The Waste King L-8000 has a US price of $206.26, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the Waste King L-8000 compare on price?
At $206, the Waste King L-8000 is #9 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19.
Has the Waste King L-8000's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Waste King L-8000 has risen 20.6%, from $170.99 to $206.26; the lowest we have recorded is $170.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Waste King L-8000 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Waste King L-8000 is $170.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Waste King L-8000?
The Waste King L-8000 is currently $206.26; the lowest we have recorded is $170.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Waste King L-8000's key specs?
Waste King L-8000 (Waste King): horsepower hp 1, feed type continuous, grind stages 1, sound insulation Yes, motor type permanent_magnet. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $206.26 at wasteking.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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