I bought my Vitamix Food Cycler FC-50 at the end of April, 2021.  I had been composting in a bucket and couldn't take the smell of rotting food any more. This machine is just incredible: it breaks down food scraps so beautifully into almost nothing.  The garbage doesn't smell any more!  I feel good not throwing out leftovers and making them into something useful for the garden. Even though the collection bucket is dishwasher-safe, a quick rinse and wipe with a paper towel is all my bucket ever needs, and then it's ready to go back to work.  Whoever designed and invented this should get an award!  I knew this appliance would be a winner: if you own a Vitamix blender (the BEST on the planet!), then you know you'll always get a top of the line appliance from this brand!