Editorial Policy
How we research, write, score, update, and correct everything we publish, and why you can trust it.
Last reviewed: October 4, 20261. Editorial Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about waste disposal and recycling. For garbage disposals, that means accurate, plain-English reviews, buying guides, and how-tos that help U.S. homeowners choose, use, and maintain their units safely. Readers come first. Revenue never comes before accuracy.
2. Editorial Independence
We earn money from affiliate commissions and display ads, but money does not decide what we write or recommend.
| ✅ What We Do | 🚫 What We Don’t Do |
|---|---|
| Rank products on our published scoring criteria | Accept payment to rank, review, or recommend a product |
| Disclose affiliate links and how we earn money | Let commission rates influence our picks |
| Name the editor responsible for each article | Publish anonymous or unreviewed content |
| Mention drawbacks, not just positives | Hide negatives to protect a sale |
| Keep advertising separate from editorial decisions | Let advertisers see or change content before publication |
| Say clearly when we have or have not used a product | Fabricate reviews, quotes, ratings, or statistics |
3. Who Creates Our Content
See full profiles on our Our Team page.
4. Our 6-Step Content Process
5. Research Standards
Primary sources first
We prefer manufacturer documentation (spec sheets, installation manuals, warranty terms), government and standards bodies, and plumbing or electrical code references over secondary blogs. Where we cite statistics, we link to or name the source. If we cannot verify a number, we don’t publish it.
U.S. market verification
Our guides are written for U.S. homeowners. We confirm that products are sold in the U.S., that voltage and plug type fit U.S. homes, and that warranty terms apply to U.S. buyers before we recommend anything.
Human-written, human-accountable content: no AI-only content
- We do not publish content produced by AI alone.
- Any AI tool is limited to assistance such as outlining, grammar, and organizing research. A named human editor writes, fact-checks, and takes responsibility for every article.
- We never publish AI-generated statistics, quotes, citations, or product claims without checking them against a real source.
- We never invent experiences, test results, or reviews.
6. Product Review Methodology
Our reviews are research-based evaluations. We compare each product’s specifications, features, warranty, installation requirements, and owner feedback against the same criteria used for every other product in its category.
7. Scoring Criteria
Each product is scored out of 100 using these six weighted criteria.
8. Affiliate & Advertising Policy
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
- Commission separation: editors choose and score products first, using the criteria above. Links are added afterward and never change a ranking.
- Ads: we display third-party ads, including Google AdSense. Advertisers have no say over our content, and ads are never written or edited by our editors.
- Disclosure: every article with affiliate links carries a disclosure near the top.
Full details: Affiliate Disclosure and Privacy Policy.
9. Content Update Policy
- We review our most-read buying guides at least every 6 months and others at least yearly.
- We re-check specs, availability, warranties, and links during each review.
- Articles show their last updated date. When a change affects a recommendation, we update the text and say so.
- Outdated or discontinued products are replaced or removed.
10. Corrections Policy
We make mistakes sometimes. When we do, we fix them openly.
11. Sponsored Content Rules
- We do not sell reviews, rankings, or positive coverage.
- If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled “Sponsored” at the top, kept separate from our editorial reviews, and written to the same factual standards.
- Free products or samples, if received, are disclosed and do not affect scores.
- Sponsors never get to approve, edit, or preview our editorial conclusions.
12. Editorial Contact
Questions, corrections, or concerns?
Email: [email protected] | Contact page
Editorial Lead: Tyler Moore