It doesn’t turn them into sludge, more like disposing unwanted BBQ in the trash, organic biodegradable waste - so it’s a green solution, assuming they buy electricity from renewable energy sources.
The circled item is the electrode clamp and they tend to apply saline solution or other conductive material for “a better connection.” Also produces less burning or likelihood that person bursts in flames (has happened, greatly distressed those witnessing it.).
Although Nebraska I read in my quick morbid research has upped theirs 2,450V and duration to 20 seconds. Seems lower voltage and shorter duration weren’t always getting the job done.
My question is which committee would have ownership since it is considered a “tool”. Probably be off-sited for storage (hope is not used so often it gets its own committee space).