FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Save $80
Colour: Pure White
- 1-3 people
- 3.5L Bucket Capacity
- Vortech™ Grinding Technology
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FoodCycler® Eco 5™
Save $150
Colour: White
- +3 people
- 5L Bucket Capacity
- Vortech™ Grinding Technology
How Our Food Waste Recycler Machine Works
1
Add Your Food Scraps
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
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
Use your Foodilizer
Recycling food waste produces a reusable by-product that can be mixed with soil or compost and used in many gardening applications.
Compare
Compare Our Food Waste Recycler Machines
Same patented Vortech® technology. Different bucket size and footprint. Pick the one that fits your household.
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Sale price
$469.00 CAD
Regular price
$549.00 CAD
FoodCycler® Eco 5™
Sale price
$549.00 CAD
Regular price
$699.00 CAD
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Sale price
$469.00 CAD
Regular price
$549.00 CAD
FoodCycler® Eco 5™
Sale price
$549.00 CAD
Regular price
$699.00 CAD
Ideal for households with
1–3 people
+4 People
Bucket size
3.5 L
5 L
Cycle time
4–9 hours
4–9 hours
Energy efficiency
0.9 kWh / cycle
1.5 kWh / cycle
Full unit size (H x W x D)
11” x 9” x 13”
13.8” x 13.8” x 10.3”
Tech
Patented Vortech Grinding System
Patented Vortech Grinding System
Quiet + odourless
Kid-friendly
Removable bucket
Refillable filter
See why 300,000+ homes trust FoodCycler
T.P. — Verified Purchase
Life. Changing.
Only a week in… and this has improved my life so much! Keeping food scraps on the countertop has been a hassle for two years as we don’t have access to a recycle centre less than 20 miles round trip, and outdoor composting is not an option due to bears. I can fill it every day or every other day and run a cycle.
J.S. — Verified Purchase
Perfect
I gave this as a gift to my girlfriend. She is a culinary school grad and a gardener. It’s built exceedingly well and promises years of use.
B.L. — Verified Purchase
Impressive
As a private chef, I have a lot of food scraps while prepping. This is amazing — set it and forget it! No going outside to turn the tumbler. I use the food compost for my above-ground garden.
M.M. — 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 — I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.
P.T. — Verified Purchase
Food waste now makes me happy
The FoodCycler® effectively and quietly turns food waste into what looks like instant coffee in texture, and significantly reduces the volume — and it doesn’t smell. Amazing product. Recommending to all my friends!
R. — Verified Purchase
It's clean, quiet, cute, and works better than I'd hoped
The Eco 3™ has been perfect for us. The canister is attractive enough to sit on the counter until it’s ready to be processed. Capacity is about two days’ worth of scraps, it runs quietly, and opening it after a cycle is still a delight.
G.M. — Verified Purchase
Straight up just does the job
This thing is the best kitchen appliance I ever bought. It is super easy to use and does exactly what it is supposed to do.
K.R. — Verified Purchase
Incredible food waste recycler.
I love this thing. Our recycling game has improved tremendously. Everything we have put into it comes out looking like black dirt.
Our Food Recycler Machines are trusted by over 200 municipalities in Canada and the US
Food Waste Recycling Machines vs other food waste appliances
FoodCycler
Odour & mess
Odorless, 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 odors 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
Composting
Green Bin
Landfill
Odour & mess
Odorless, sealed, mess-free
Low odor if managed well
Can attract pests and smells
Strong odors and leakage
Time to process
Same-day waste reduction
Weeks to months
Weeks to months
Years (if ever)
Convenience
In-home, on-demand
No pickup or drop-off required
Outdoor pickup or drop-off
Weekly trash bin pickup
End product
Nutrient-rich soil amendment
Nutrient-rich soil amendment
Compost (industrial)
Waste with no benefit
Environmental impact
Low
Reduces methane
Low
Can be done at home
Low - Medium
Requires municipal processing
High
Generates methane emissions
FAQs
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 leftovers, but not every machine can handle bones, tough leaves like pineapple, processed oils or cheese. FoodCycler® patented Vortech® technology is a game changer: unlike many machines, it can handle almost any type of food waste except large beef bones.
Click here to learn what the FoodCycler® can process and what to avoid
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 of food waste per day. FoodCycler® offers different sizes with large and small capacities, so you can find the right machine for your needs.
What are the energy consumption levels of food waste recycler machines?
The energy consumption levels of food waste recycler machines vary widely, usually in the range of 1–2 kWh per cycle. FoodCycler® energy consumption ranges from about 0.9–1.5 kWh per cycle, depending on the model.
Do food waste recyclers produce any odours during operation?
Food waste recyclers vary in their ability to capture odour production. FoodCycler® units are equipped with carbon filters for odourless processing. Odours from food waste run through the carbon filters, which absorb and remove smells from even strong scraps like fish and seafood.
How often does a food waste recycler machine need maintenance or cleaning?
Quality-made food waste recyclers 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 each part. The most common care step is wiping the exterior and interior components with a cloth after regular use. Most buckets only need cleaning if food waste gets stuck.
FoodCycler® sells the InfinityBrush™ brush, which is sold with a bucket and lets you safely clean stubborn bits inside the FoodCycler® bucket. Even without the InfinityBrush™, you can clean your bucket 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
Why is it important to recycle food waste?
It’s important to recycle food waste because it stops food waste from entering the landfill, where it breaks down and creates methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas. Methane released into the atmosphere is significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and climate change.
Recycling food waste diverts food from landfill and the harmful methane emissions it produces. Instead, the by-product can be mixed with soil and used to boost plants — closing the loop on food waste.
What happens to recycled food waste?
When food waste is recycled, you create a nutrient-rich by-product that can be added to backyard compost or used as a soil amendment to enrich soil and help plants grow.
Foodilizer®, the by-product from the FoodCycler®, is a research-backed soil amendment and compost feedstock. Foodilizer® is packed with nutrients that plants need, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK), which help plants grow stronger with more resilient roots.
Learn more about Foodilizer® by checking out our Gardeners guide!
Are there any local regulations or incentives for using food waste recycler machines?
There are currently no local regulations or incentives for 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 food waste solutions.
Learn more here or contact us to talk to a food waste expert about how we can help your area.
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, consider:
- How often you cook or eat at home
- How many people are in your household
- Counter or shelf space for the machine
- The types of food waste it can process
- Average cycle time
- How easy it is to operate
- How easy it is to use or dispose of the end product
- Warranty period and what’s covered
- Shipping fees, trial period and return policy
FoodCycler® offers two sizes that work for both large and small households no matter your cooking or eating habits. It has a best-in-class 3-year warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee, free shipping and returns, a one-touch button, cycles within hours and processes almost all types of food waste thanks to the game-changing Vortech® technology.