Garbage Disposal Wall Switch Wiring

Most codes require that the garbage disposal must be served by a dedicated circuit that powers no other outlets or appliances.

Garbage disposal wall switch wiring.

The black wire from the disposal will go on the top screw. Running the electrical circuit to power that garbage disposal is another matter however. In this episode i wire up a new switch and outlet for a new garbage disposal. I also wired up the dishwasher and got all the electrical stuf.

You can use any kind of switch for your garbage disposal as long as it has set on and off positions. These wiring diagrams show typical connections. The diagram above shows the power entering into the circuit at the switch box location then sending one power line for the dishwasher and a switched leg for the garbage disposal. The bare copper wire will screw onto the green screw on the switch.

The diagram below shows the power entering the circuit at the grounded outlet box location then sending power up to the switch and a switched leg back down to the outlet. The black wire from the power source will go on the bottom screw. This method may be upgraded where a surface mounted receptacle outlet may be installed under the sink and a plug and cord may be installed on the garbage disposal. The red wire powers the garbage disposal s outlet when you turn the switch on.

Wire in the switch with the black wires only. If you do not already have the necessary switch controlled wall receptacle outlet adding this wiring is a job best done by a licensed electrician since it involves running cable and making connections at the main service panel. Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire to the switch.