The Sun Joe SDJ616 13-amp electric leaf mulcher/shredder instantly turns the hefty heaps of dead leaves crowding your yard into nutrient-rich mulch that can be easily disposed of or utilized as compost. Not only will the Shredder Joe leaf mulcher reduce your yard waste up to 1/16th of its original size, but it will also create an ideal fertilizer that can be recycled and reused to rejuvenate your garden. Sun Joe uses electric power, not gas, so you can eco-consciously shred your leaves without producing toxic emissions. Simply dump handfuls of leaves into the easy-to-load 19-inch hopper, and watch its powerful 13-amp motor and bladeless mulching system make quick work of your yard waste. With its 12-inch cutting diameter and heavy-duty trimmer line, the Shredder Joe electric leaf mulcher safely and efficiently mulches up to 55 gallons of leaves per minute!