On Sep 3, 4:40*pm, Bill wrote:

there were no "romex connectors" going into the junction box, coming
out the junction box, or going into the garbage disposal unit.
**Scotch tape* was used to cover the sharp edges on the knock-outs on
the junction box.... *

Redo the electrical and install an outlet for the disposal. Assume the
previous "electrician" wired it to a wall switch above the sink - if
not, you should do so.

You can, of course, "hard-wire" the disposal to the junction box, but
installing a GFCI duplex outlet (or a standard outlet) would be much
better from a re-sale perspective. Anything a Home Inspector can
readily see should LOOK "right." Anything that doesn't gets flagged
and, then, you have to call a licensed electrician to "fix it" prior
to closing - no fun and expensive!