Tom M Greenwood , MO April 03, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Trash Compactor GCG1580L0SS Ge Compactor Gcg1580l0ss: After lifting the foot start and releasing the trash compactor would stop. How to replace Return Switch. Put a new reverse switch on it. This is actually called the top limit switch in the owners tech sheet, but on the parts diagram it is shown as two reversing switches side by side. They can be used for either, as they are the same 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes