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[Eco 5] Why is my FoodCycler® emitting an odour?

This is normal! The unit could be emitting an odour for a variety of reasons.The carbon filtration systems in each FoodCycler® are required to ensure a near-odourless cycle. They last approximately...

[Eco 5] How does the FoodCycler® work?

The FoodCycler® food waste recycler greatly reduces food waste volume, odors, liquids, bacteria and methane gasses that would otherwise be generated by putting your food waste in the trash. The Foo...

[Eco 5] How much food waste can the unit cycle at one time?

5L (1.3 gallons)We recommend keeping the contents below the indicator line level to avoid jams. For more information, visit the Eco 5 product page!

[Eco 5] Can I add food waste to The FoodCycler® once I’ve already started a cycle?

Yes, you can add additional food waste to the FoodCycler® Eco 5™ once the cycle has already begun. For best results, and to avoid extending the cycle period, we recommend adding food waste early in...

[Eco 5] Can The FoodCycler® process bones?

Yes, the FoodCycler® Eco 5™ can process fish, chicken, pork, lamb and other small bones. Large bones can cause jams or damage all units’ Bucket grinding gears.

[Eco 5] What can The FoodCycler® process?

The chart below show the "Do's & Don'ts" of FoodCycling - for more information, visit the Eco 5™ Product Page!