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The Best Food Waste Recycler Machines for Modern Homes

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FoodCycler® is a food waste recycler that transforms food waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can then be used for various gardening applications. This modern gadget gives your scraps a second life and helps close the loop on food waste.

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White FoodCycler Eco 3
White FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Render of a white FoodCycler Eco 3 expanded/taken apart to show the different pieces of the Eco 3; including base, shell, buttons, bucket, filter, and lid.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 portable bucket being placed into machine.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting on the lid.
Person cutting veggies with their White FoodCycler Eco 3 along side them.
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting the lid on
Person putting food scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket
Person turning on their White FoodCycler Eco 3 to run a cycle
Person putting strawberry scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket after prepping a brunch
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most
FoodCycler® Eco 3™

FoodCycler® Eco 3™
$499.00
$499.99

  • 1-3 people

  • 3L Bucket Capacity

  • Vortech® Grinding System

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FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White
Transparent render of the Eco 5 showing the bucket and filter in the machine.
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | On a Kitchen Island next to a sink
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | Person pressing the on button
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | on a kitchen counter next to a stove
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | on a kitchen island next to a sink
Person placing their bucket into the FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | On a Kitchen Counter
Person putting their food scraps into their FoodCycler bucket
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most

FoodCycler® Eco 5™
$599.00
$599.95

  • +3 people

  • 5L Bucket Capacity

  • Vortech® Grinding System

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How Our Food Waste Recycler Machine Works

1. Add Your Food Scraps

1. Add Your Food Waste

Place your food scraps, leftovers, and more into the FoodCycler bucket. You can add almost any type of food waste, from stubborn oyster shells to smelly onion skins.

Scrape your leftovers, peels, pits and other food waste into the FoodCycler bucket. It can handle almost any type of food waste, except large beef bones.

2. Press Start

2. Push Start

Our patented Vortech™ grinding system breaks down even the toughest food waste in just a few hours.

Our innovative technology, Vortech, is an advanced grinding system that can process stubborn shells, onion skins, rotting leaves and other scraps in just a few hours.

3. Feed the Earth

3. Use your Foodilizer

The result of recycling food waste produces Foodilizer™ - a dry nutrient-rich soil amendment for your plants. No more stinky garbage.

Recycling food waste produces a reusable by-product that can be mixed with soil or compost and used in many gardening applications.

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White FoodCycler Eco 3
White FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Render of a white FoodCycler Eco 3 expanded/taken apart to show the different pieces of the Eco 3; including base, shell, buttons, bucket, filter, and lid.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 portable bucket being placed into machine.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting on the lid.
Person cutting veggies with their White FoodCycler Eco 3 along side them.
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting the lid on
Person putting food scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket
Person turning on their White FoodCycler Eco 3 to run a cycle
Person putting strawberry scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket after prepping a brunch
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most
FoodCycler® Eco 3™

FoodCycler® Eco 3™
$499.00
$499.99
Colour

Ideal for households with 1–3 people

Bucket size 3.5 L

Cycle time 4–9 hours

Energy efficiency 0.9 kWh per cycle

Dimensions 11” x 9” x 13”

Patented Vortech grinding system

Quiet and odourless

Kid friendly

Removable bucket

Refillable filter
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White
Transparent render of the Eco 5 showing the bucket and filter in the machine.
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | On a Kitchen Island next to a sink
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | Person pressing the on button
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | on a kitchen counter next to a stove
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | on a kitchen island next to a sink
Person placing their bucket into the FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | On a Kitchen Counter
Person putting their food scraps into their FoodCycler bucket
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most

FoodCycler® Eco 5™
$599.00
$599.95
Colour

Ideal for households with +3 people

Bucket size 5 L

Cycle time 4–9 hours

Energy efficiency 1.5 kWh per cycle

Dimensions 13.8” x 13.8” x 10.3”

Patented Vortech grinding system

Quiet and odourless

Kid friendly

Removable bucket

Refillable filter
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IDEA FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH

BUCKET SIZE

CYCLE TIME

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

FULL UNIT SIZE (H X W X D)

TECH

QUIET + ODOURLESS

KID-FRIENDLY

REMOVABLE BUCKET

REFILLABLE FILTER
White FoodCycler Eco 3
White FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 includes the 3.5L bucket and Carbon Refill
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Render of a white FoodCycler Eco 3 expanded/taken apart to show the different pieces of the Eco 3; including base, shell, buttons, bucket, filter, and lid.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 portable bucket being placed into machine.
White FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting on the lid.
Person cutting veggies with their White FoodCycler Eco 3 along side them.
Grey FoodCycler Eco 3 on a kitchen counter with a person putting the lid on
Person putting food scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket
Person turning on their White FoodCycler Eco 3 to run a cycle
Person putting strawberry scraps into their White FoodCycler Eco 3 bucket after prepping a brunch
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most
FoodCycler® Eco 3™

FoodCycler® Eco 3™
$499.00
$499.99
Colour
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White
Transparent render of the Eco 5 showing the bucket and filter in the machine.
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | On a Kitchen Island next to a sink
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | Person pressing the on button
FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey | on a kitchen counter next to a stove
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | on a kitchen island next to a sink
Person placing their bucket into the FoodCycler Eco 5 - Grey
FoodCycler Eco 5 - White | On a Kitchen Counter
Person putting their food scraps into their FoodCycler bucket
The FoodCycler Do's & Don'ts | Avoid carboard, oils & fats, candy & gum, most

FoodCycler® Eco 5™
$599.00
$599.95
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1-3 People

3.5 L

4 - 9 hours

0.9 kWh / cycle

11” x 9” x 13”

Patented Vortech Grinding System

+4 People

5 L

4 - 9 hours

1.5 kWh / cycle

13.8” x 13.8” x 10.3”

Patented Vortech Grinding System

1-2 People

2.5 L

4 - 8 hours

0.9 kWh / cycle

14.2” H x 11” W x 12.6” D

Powerful grinding mechanism

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Food waste now makes me happy

Perfect

Life. Changing.

Incredible food waste recycler.

Impressive

HIGHLY recommend this device!!

Perfect

Straight up just does the job

It's clean, it's quiet, it's cute, and it works better than I'd hoped.

K.R.

Reviewed on August 14, 2024

Verified Purchase

Life. Changing.

Only a week in... and this has improved my life so much! Keeping food scraps on countertop has been a hassle for 2 years as we dont have access to a recycle center less than 20 miles round trip and outdoor composting is not an option due to bears. I am able to fill ever day or every other day and run a cycle...

T.P.

Reviewed on February 2, 2025

Verified Purchase

Perfect

I gave this as a gift to my girlfriend. She is a culinary school grad and a gardener. I felt this would be perfect for her. Just gave it to her and she is excited to start using it in her home. It is built exceedingly well and promises years of use for her.

J.S.

Reviewed on October 24, 2023

Verified Purchase

Impressive

As a private chef, I have a lot of food scraps while prepping and such. This is amazing, it’s like set it and forget it! No going outside to turn the tumbler X amount of times each for three weeks to create soil. I use the food compost for my above ground garden! I have added to the original soil about two gallon ziploc bags worth of food compost!

B. L.

Reviewed on August 25, 2024

Verified Purchase

Food waste now makes me happy

The Foodcycler effectives and quietly turns food waste to what looks like instant coffee in texture, and significantly reduces the volume - and it doesn’t smell. Amazing product. Recommending to all my friends!

P. T.

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Verified Purchase

HIGHLY recommend this device!!

We have a large compost container plus two rotating tumblers. We’ve tried getting our compost to mature, but it takes forever. We bought this unit a week ago and have used it twice already and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.

M. M.

Reviewed on March 23, 2025

Verified Purchase

Straight up just does the job

This thing it’s just the best kitchen appliance I ever bought is super easy to use and it’s just straight up does what it supposed to do. It actually came in with a cracked filter house from Amazon I called vitamix and the shipped the part to me right away and even included an additional pack of filter pellets this compost will not disappoint you.

G. M.

Reviewed on November 21, 2024

Verified Purchase

It's clean, it's quiet, it's cute, and it works better than I'd hoped.

...The Eco 3 has been perfect for us so far. The cannister is attractive enough to sit on the counter until it's ready to be processed. Its capacity is about two days' worth of scraps, it runs quietly, and opening it after a cycle is still a delight. It really does process everything...

R.

Reviewed on November 21, 2024

Verified Purchase

Incredible food waste recycler.

I love this thing! My wife complained that I was keeping kitchen scraps in a coffee can, so I bought this. Our recycling game has improved tremendously. This reduces everything including a whole raw brisket that was bad when we opened it up to powder. I don't recommend recycling meat to your compost often, but I was very impressed. Avocado pits did not even stop this monster. Everything we have put into it comes out looking like black dirt.

Our Food Recycler Machines are trusted by over 190 municipalities in Canada and the US

Food Waste Recycling Machines vs other food waste appliances

FoodCycler

Odour & Mess: Odourless, sealed, mess-free

Time to Process: Same-day waste reduction

Convenience: In-home, on-demand

End Product: Nutrient-rich soil amendment

Environmental Impact: Low

Reduces methane

Composting

Odour & Mess: Low odor if managed well

Time to Process: Weeks to months

Convenience: No pickup or drop-off required

End Product: Nutrient-rich soil amendment

Environmental Impact: Low

Can be done at home

Green Bin

Odour & Mess: Can attract pests and smells

Time to Process: Weeks to months

Convenience: Outdoor pickup or drop-off

End Product: Compost (industrial)

Environmental Impact: Low - Medium Requires municipal processing

Landfill

Odour & Mess: Strong odours and leakage

Time to Process: Years (if ever)

Convenience: Weekly trash bin pickup

End Product: Waste with no benefit

Environmental Impact: High

Generates methane emissions

  • FoodCycler

Odorless, sealed, mess-free

Same-day waste reduction

In-home, on-demand

Nutrient-rich soil amendment

Low

Reduces methane

  • Composting

Low odor if managed well

Weeks to months

No pickup or drop-off required

Nutrient-rich soil amendment

Low

Can be done at home

  • Green Bin

Can attract pests and smells

Weeks to months

Outdoor pickup or drop-off

Compost (industrial)

Low - Medium

Requires municipal processing

  • Landfill

Strong odors and leakage

Years (if ever)

Weekly trash bin pickup

Waste with no benefit

High

Generates methane emissions

Odour & Mess

Time to Process

Convenience

End Product

Environmental Impact

Food Waste Recycler Machine FAQ

What types of food waste can be processed in a food waste recycler?

Food waste recycler machines can handle most food scraps, such as vegetable peels, pits eggshells, stems and other leftovers, but not many can handle bones, tough leaves (like pineapple) processed oils or cheese. However, the FoodCycler’s patented Vortech technology is a game changer! Unlike other machines, it can handle almost any type of food waste except the large beef bones: go ahead and toss in those peels, wings, BBQ ribs, mussel shells, pineapple leaves, yesterday’s uneaten lunch and let our technology do the work.

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Are food waste recyclers safe to use in home kitchens?

Food waste recyclers are safe to use in the home kitchen but should be handled with care. Make sure to read the label and follow the instructions provided. Avoid reaching hands into the bucket, as the inner blades are very sharp. 

How much food waste can a typical food waste recycler handle per day?

A typical food waste recycler can handle as much food waste as the bucket is built for – so check the capacity and never fill beyond the designated fill line. Depending on the size, most food waste recycler machines can handle 1-2 kg (~2-4 lb) of food waste per day.  There are different sizes of FoodCycler models with large of small capacities, so you can always find the right one that fits your needs.

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What are the energy consumption levels of food waste recycler?

The energy consumption levels of food waste recycler machines vary widely, usually in the range of 1-2 kWh/cycle. FoodCyclers energy consumptions range from about 0.9-1.5 kwh/cycle, depending on the model of FoodCycler.

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Do food waste recyclers produce any odors during operation?

Food waste recyclers vary in their ability to capture odour production and are unit specific. FoodCyclers are equipped with carbon filters, which allows for a odourless processing. The odours from the food waste run throughout the carbon filters, which take and remove the odour from the food waste. Carbon filters are great for catching the nasty odours from food waste as they absorb onto the filters. These carbon filters are even able to remove most of the odour from the smelliest food waste, such as fish or other sea food!

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How often does a food waste recycler machine need maintenance or cleaning?

Quality-made food waste recyclers will need little maintenance, and most are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. Check the owner’s manual to understand what can and cannot be cleaned and how best to clean. The most common requirement would be wiping the exteriors and some interior components with a cloth from regular use. Most buckets will only need cleaning if food waste gets stuck. 

FoodCycler is a premium-quality food waste recycler with a 3-year warranty. FoodCycler sells the InfinityBrush™ brush (sold with a bucket) that allows you to safely clean the inside of the FoodCycler bucket effectively removing any stubborn bits stuck inside. Even if you don’t have the InfinityBrush, you can clean your FoodCycler bucket simply by filling it with boiling water, adding baking soda and leaving it to soak for a few hours.

Learn more about how to clean your FoodCycler bucket here

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Why is it important to recycle food waste?

It’s important to recycle food waste because it stops the food waste from entering the landfill, where it will breakdown and creates methane, which is a dangerous greenhouse gas. In 2022, in the US, over 14% of methane levels came from landfills! Methane, when released into the atmosphere, is 20x more harmful than carbon dioxide. This causes the world to warm up, leading to global warming and climate change. By limiting the amount of food waste entering landfills, there is less methane produced which harms the earth and the environment.

Recycling food waste diverts food from going to the landfill and releasing harmful gases; instead, the by-product produced from the food can be mixed with soil and used to boost plants, closing the loop of food waste.

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What happens to recycled food waste?

When food waste is recycled you create a nutrient rich by-product which can be added to your backyard compost or used as a soil amendment to enrich your soil and make your plants grow better.

Foodilizer, the by-product from the FoodCycler, is a research-backed soil amendment and compost feedstock. Foodilizer is jam-packed with nutrients that plants need, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK)! These are nutrients that help plants grow stronger with more resilient roots. Foodilizer itself is not a compost but rather can be a feedstock for composting and has been shown to compliment compost initiatives effectively. 

Learn more about Foodilizer by checking out our Gardeners guide!

Are there any local regulations or incentives for using food waste recycler machines?

Currently there are no local regulations or incentives on using food waste recyclers in North America. Food Cycle Science (the company that owns FoodCycler) offers a FoodCycler Municipal Program for communities and multi-residential buildings that don’t have viable solutions to manage food waste. Learn more here [fcs link] or contact us at [contact info] to talk to a food waste expert about how we can help your area.

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What should I consider when choosing the right food waste recycler machine for my home?

When choosing the right food waste recycler machine for your home, we recommend considering these aspects: 
  • How often you cook or eat at home – every day, 3 times a week or less. 
  • How many people are in your household.
  • Counter space or shelve space to fit the machine.
  • The type of food waste can it process.
  • Average time for each cycle . 
  • How easy it is to operate. 
  • How easy it is to use or dispose of the end-product.
  • Warranty period and what is covered.
  • Shipping fees, trial period, return policy. 

FoodCycler offers two sizes that work for both large or small households no matter what your cooking or eating habits. It has the best-in-class 3-year warranty, 30-day money back guarantee (no questions asked!), free shipping and returns, a one-touch button, cycles within 4-8 hours, and processes almost all types of food waste thanks to the game-changing Vortech technology. Whichever FoodCycler you choose, you’re making a positive impact for your home.

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