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3.6 | 98 Reviews

Universal 15" Built-In Compactor

GE Appliances UCG1520NSS

Available in 4 Color(s)

Features

  • Hidden controls
  • Built-in only
  • 1.4 cu. ft. capacity
  • 1/3 HP motor

Quick Specs

  • Type: Trash Compactors
  • Energy Star Rated: No

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  • Reviews (98)
  • Hidden controls The controls are hidden behind the compactor door, lending a beautiful designer appearance

    Built-in only The compactor is built-in to adjacent cabinetry for an upscale appearance

    1.4 cu. ft. capacity Provides plenty of room for waste items or recyclables

    1/3 HP motor Powerful motor provides maximum compacting power

    Removable key lock Provides added safety by assuring the drawer remains locked during use

    Removable drawer Makes it simple to empty and clean

    Automatic anti-jam Operation is easy and reliable, even with a challenging load

    Toe pedal opener Hands-free toe pedal drawer makes it easy to open and load

    Rear wheels Allow easy movement and installation

    Features

    • Hidden controls
    • Built-in only
    • 1.4 cu. ft. capacity
    • 1/3 HP motor
    • Removable key lock
    • Removable drawer
    • Automatic anti-jam
    • Toe pedal opener
    • Rear wheels
    CAPACITY
    Total Capacity (cubic feet) 1.4
    APPEARANCE
    Toe kick Black (Optional Stainless Steel WC17X10019, WC17X10011, WC17X10006)
    Color Appearance Stainless Steel
    WARRANTY
    Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
    Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
    Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
    POWER / RATINGS
    Volts/Hertz/Amps 120v; 60Hz; 15A
    ACCESSORIES
    Optional Accessories - Compactor Bags WC60X5017 (5 Included)
    WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
    Net Weight 129.0
    Cutout Dimensions (w x h x d) (in.) 15 x 34-1/4 x 24
    Overall Depth 24.0
    Height w/Legs Extended - Maximum Height 35.0
    Height With Legs Retracted 33.75
    Overall Width 14.875
    Overall Height 35.0
    Approximate Shipping Weight 141.0
    Cabinet Width 15.0
    FEATURES
    Style Built-In
    Leveling System Leveling Legs with Rear Wheels
    Compactor Features Automatic Anti-Jam
    Lock/Start Control w/Removable Key
    Side Release Bin
    Slide-Out/Removable Drawer
    Toe/Foot Pedal Drawer Opener
    Compression Ratio (Avg.) 75% Reduction
    Ram Force 2300 lb
    Control Location Hidden
    Construction Heavy Gauge Steel
    Cycle Time Less than 30 seconds
    Motor Horsepower 1/3 hp

    Quick Specs


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    • Type: Trash Compactors

    • Features

    • Energy Star Rated: No

    Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

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    3.6 out of 5

    66% of reviewers recommend this product.

    1 Stars

    DO NOT BUY! It's a Paperweight

    Tinermom 7/7/2022

    Do not purchase a piece of trash! It is an over priced paperweight. Broke within 2 weeks. Spend your money on something else or get a wine fridge. Plus no handle results in endless fingerprints!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    3 Stars

    Warranty service within 1 week of installation

    Jonbonjolly 7/7/2022

    The trash compactor worked great for the first week. It complements our kitchen decor and helps us reduce our trash footprint. It was easy to use. We're hoping after the nylon bolts are replaced that we will reap the benefit of a fine kitchen appliance for years to come.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Brand new

    Mike in Wellston 6/25/2022

    Seriously, right outta the box installed in our new house/kitchen and doesn't work. Motor runs but Ram not engaging! Called for service through the proper channels and tech can't figure it out! Geeeez
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great features

    Debbie Kearns 6/7/2022

    I can fit 7 days of garbage in one bag. I love the convenience!!!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    GOOD VALUE

    CACompactor 6/4/2022

    Son had one and we decided to install one with kitchen remodel. Looks nice and runs great, reduces the trash volume significantly. Not too loud when running.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Love it

    Tr compactor 5/31/2022

    Works great! We've had a trash compactor for over 20 years and our old one finally quit…
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    Compactor

    Jennababy 5/28/2022

    I have had this compactor for 5 months and the motor broke! Not repairable so waiting to hear from GE about a replacement. Hoping the new one will last longer.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    great styling

    barb618 5/4/2022

    Have had our trash compactor for about 2 weeks. So far we are very happy with it.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Does the job

    ZechnasYnot 4/30/2022

    Product looks sleek and perform s perfectly. Very nice product and quality.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Solid performer

    FragU 4/27/2022

    First trash compactor I've ever owned... and so far I'm impressed. We live out in the middle of nowhere, and have to drive our trash 25-minutes each way to take it to a transfer station. Less trips is better, especially at $4 per gallon gas. The system works well... and I was concerned about the bags to use. Tried the original OEM bags, and couldn't stand how expensive they were. Ended up using cheap bags (and punching a hole for the mounting pins) to decrease the cost.. The unit is easy to run (too easy sometimes; we hit the "run" thing with our feet accidentally pretty frequently... so we leave it off until we want to run it. No big deal. When it's running, it's a little on the loud side, but I would have expected as much. What I wish was included was some sort of charcoal/filter system that would help to decrease the "trash" small after a few days. The unit does as good a job at compaction (so much so that we can go about a week with the same bag), but by day 4-5 it's smelly. After only 1 month of working with this thing, we love it.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great features!

    CarolineSS 4/22/2022

    Great features! Great features! Great features! Great!
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    3 Stars

    Immediate Failure

    Yemm 4/14/2022

    Purchased, installed and worked less than a week. 2 week wait for service tech. 2 more weeks for parts and repair. Working now.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Works great

    Larry1146 4/5/2022

    This compactor works great and looks very well in our kitchen,
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Smooth operator

    Eagleaerie 4/5/2022

    Nice smooth open/close function. Sleek appearance though lack of anyplace to touch for closing leaves a lot of fingerprints on stainless front.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    On my second unit - same defect

    Lash65 3/29/2022

    Installed this compactor in September and it lasted 6 weeks before the ram crashed, got stuck, and damaged the bin. Finally managed to get the ram to go back up so the repair man could access the unit. It was determined that the rod on one side of the unit had stripped and the ram came down crooked. So 4 months later I got a new unit and used it for 2 weeks before the ram would not go down. Supposedly this unit can be repaired, but it is the same issue with the rod being stripped on one side. At least it did not damage the bin this time. I don't have high hopes that the repair will be the last one.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great Trash Compactor

    vazz 3/24/2022

    Was easy to install under our countertop. So far has worked flawlessly. Would recommend.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Does not compact useless

    Csg1108 3/23/2022

    Does not compact. GE sent 2 service people, 1st one said "this model does not compact!"" so GE sent a 2nd who said maybe after using for a while it will have less tension on the spring on bottom and will compact" It is useless. Definitely, not GE quality.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Looks amazing! Easy to use.

    Lozano415 3/19/2022

    The product looks great and works fantastic, but the customer service is the most important!  They really take care of their customers. 
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Smash your Trash

    TrashSmasher 3/18/2022

    While it took many months to finally receive the trash compactor, we are happy with the UCG1520NSS. We were accustomed to having a handle to open the trash compactor, but we have adjusted to exclusively using the foot pedal to open the unit. The ability to "stay in the compacted" position is no longer present, but it isn't absolutely necessary. The motor has a much higher pitch than the old unit, but it appears to work. Just sounds like a little motor compared to the old one. We are happy with the compactor and would reccomend this model.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Excellent product

    Robo57 3/16/2022

    Was worth the wait great product easy to roll in to close and easy to open.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Broke within a week

    BostonWhaler 3/11/2022

    Never worked once installed. Compactor did not open by itself. One had to pull it out and then push it back in. Then the first time I tried to compact anything it got stuck and broke. Food was in it and couldn't get service in for three weeks and home smelled terribly.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    broke after 2 uses

    stino 3/2/2022

    caddy bag ripped to shreads. Entire unit bent and jammed
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    2 Stars

    Looks good

    Mmka 2/26/2022

    Much Louder than my previous GE compactor. There is no way to stop it in the compact position.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Very well made

    GE Fan 2022 2/23/2022

    We have had compactors in previous homes, but never a GE brand. Truly impressed with the quality of the GE. We love the cleanliness of trash compactors vs traditional trash cans.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Ultimate Trash Management

    PSMcD 2/6/2022

    The sleek, quiet presence of the GE Built-In Handless Compactor is ideal for any décor. Consumer focused, by design, the appliance's ease of handling trash is both thoroughly efficient and thoughtful. Congratulations GE engineers!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Just like my old one that lasted 20 years

    GE compactor 2/5/2022

    We wouldn't be without a compactor. Raised four children with one
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Looks and works well. We are pleased with this c.

    RBLLV 1/30/2022

    This compactor looks and works well. It is better than the one we replaced.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Very disappointed with the quality.

    CMC59 1/25/2022

    Very poor quality. Does not compact beyond a half inch. Very noisy. Fist American Home Warrenty provided the compactor as a replacement for my previous compactor.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great addition to our home

    Coke98 1/22/2022

    This is my second one. Installed one in previous home. This one was a piece of cake to level and position within the cabinet. It's simple to operate with a flip of your foot. One thing I don't like compared to older model is that the handle has been removed. Even though it opens by pressing the lever with your foot one dings touching the top edge to fully extend it. You can see the fingerprints gathering on the top ends even before using.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Happy with the purchase, at least so far...

    cwh27 1/18/2022

    We haven't even had this 3 weeks yet, but so far so good. It seems to compact trash well, looks good (except I wish the "stainless" finish was a bit more fingerprint forgiving), and functions as we need it to. My only concern at this point is the longterm quality of the foot plate. It seems like it may be somewhat flimsy, so I worry that over time it may not last well from using it - up to open it and down to initiate compacting. Hopefully it won't be an issue.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Top Notch Product

    Cy53 1/9/2022

    Product meets all of it's claimed features and benefits.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    3 Stars

    OK Compactor

    CLDF 1/2/2022

    The compactor is easy to use. Unfortunately, the spring which causes the door to open is very weak, so it doesn't open very far when using the foot pedal to open - this is the only way to open it. You have to push the foot pedal very hard to get the door to pop open enough for you to drop your trash inside without touching the door.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great Installer!

    Randeleigh 12/31/2021

    The 5 star rating goes to Jourdyn with Precision Appliance Installation who did a fantastic job installing my trash compactor. While here, he took the initiative to resolve a poor installation problem with drainage with my new Maytag dishwasher caused by another installation company. Both appliances work great now. Thank you so much Jourdyn you Rock!!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Dead out of the carton

    WDK20 12/30/2021

    I bought 5 GE Cafe appliances. The Smart stove WiFi module was dead on arrival. The compactor up and down switch failed the first day. Awaiting replacement parts delivery.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Sleek design, easy to run.

    DD Bear 12/21/2021

    It's a fantastic compactor you can run hands free.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    3 Stars

    All OK, but lacks a hand opening Handle

    Joseph44 12/19/2021

    Unlike my KitchenAid compactor, this GE compactor doesn't have a drawer pull handle. You can only open it with the foot release. I like the convience a a foot opening door, but perhaps a third of the times I opened my previous 3 KitchenAid compactors was with my hand. Otherwise, it does the job a compactor should do.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Trash compactor

    Pattie116 12/11/2021

    Good safety features, easy to operate, would recommend to family and friends
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Does not compress the trash sufficiently!

    ValerieEp 12/7/2021

    I should have purchased the more expensive product, as this one does not compress the trash sufficiently. No matter how many times I .try thereis always trash to the very top!!!!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Only had compactor connected two week and motor.

    EL Williams 11/30/2021

    Not pleased with purchase. Not satisfied with manner of handling problem by technical support.
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    No, I do not recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Broke after 7 weeks

    lleppell 11/30/2021

    It worked well until it didn't. Was first installed and used last month with a new kitchen remodel. It seems as if it died mid compact because it won't open enough to fix. Hopefully the warranty will take care of it.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Warranty replacement

    Russ777 11/27/2021

    Nice, works good, looks nice and is easy to use. Easy to install
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Too expensive

    Expensive garbage can 11/19/2021

    Clean look. Nothing special for the cost. If my kitchen cabinets weren't so expensive to restructure I would have done without a trash compactor. The previous one was 7 years old and was not repairable according to Sears. I paid $999 for a replacement and Sears warranty only paid $481 I felt ripped off
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Broke within 2 weeks

    lmortyn 11/17/2021

    Looks good, but stopped working within the first 2 weeks! Wouldn't compact at all.
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    No, I do not recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Worked for 7 days and now it's broke.

    JR Dunski 11/14/2021

    I really liked GE products, but lately I feel they are going down hill.
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    No, I do not recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Great features Easy to Use

    bellation 11/9/2021

    Super easy to use. First compactor and I love it! Recommending to all friends!
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    Works well

    Kayla B 11/8/2021

    More environmentally friendly than using 5 garbage bags per week. Makes a huge difference using compactor.
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    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    It broke

    It broke 11/6/2021

    It broke after 2 months it no longer works it broke after 2 months
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product

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    4 Stars

    Like the nohands feature.

    Jonten 10/28/2021

    Great product, like the no hands activate feature.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    5 Stars

    No name on it which means it goes with any product

    Honey of 6 10/24/2021

    Nice product. Good to go with any brand because there is no brand label.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    Yes, I recommend this product

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    1 Stars

    Worked for about 2 weeks

    patpilot 10/23/2021

    Compactor was delivered on 9/28/21. On 10/08 it stopped working. The motor runs if I hold the toe kick up but the ram doesn't move. I reported it to the place I bought (Appliance Connection) it on 10/10 and have heard back from them several times. As of 10/23 I am still waiting for a service person.
    Originally posted on www.ge.com

    No, I do not recommend this product