This food recycling machine performs as expected, with no problems so far. I have put egg shells and all types of raw vegetables in it. The container doesn't hold much, as the fill line is about half way, so you must recycle quite often. Breaking down the food into smaller pieces helps to get more into every batch, but you must not pack it in. One recycling takes several hours, so if you are concerned about energy use, this might not be for you. It is quite a large unit, so I have mine on the floor in my laundry room. I feel it's too big for the kitchen counter. It is interesting to see the final product all dried down. I am storing the recycled food in a container to use as fertilizer for plants.