A Customized Food Waste Solution
Reduce food waste, lower costs, and ease operational burden with a proven solution customized to your needs, with no curbside bins, no contamination concerns, and no expensive infrastructure.
Programs Made for Everyone
Decentralized. Simple. Built for everyday use.
Municipalities & Indigenous Communities
Communities seeking a scalable, cost-effective solution to reduce landfill reliance when curbside collection is limited.
Schools & Institutions
Schools & institutions teaching
environmental responsibility and fostering waste-smart habits through action.
Multi-Residential Development
Multi-residential developers, owners, and property managers seeking to streamline operations, reduce waste-related costs, and improve overall building performance.
Haulers & Organic Waste Collection Providers
Haulers and organics collection services seeking improve operational efficiency with a scalable food waste solution.
1. Customize
We work with you to design a program tailored to your needs.
Consultation: We start by understanding your goals, operational constraints, and waste challenges. From there, we design a customized program that fits your building or community - aligned to your budget, scale, and priorities.
2. Implement
We support a smooth, structured rollout from planning to launch.
Implementation: A dedicated Program Implementation Manager guides your team through setup and launch. We provide all required materials, resident communications, and onboarding support - ensuring a seamless rollout with clear timelines and minimal burden on your staff.
3. Divert
We enable long-term participation and consistent waste diversion at the source.
Engagement & Support: We equip you with tools to keep residents engaged, including ready-to-use content, templates, and webinars. We also work with you to establish any local support systems or program infrastructure needed. Ongoing customer service supports both residents and staff to ensure continued success.
4. Report
We track impact and provide insights to support better decision-making.
Reporting & Insights: We provide clear reporting on waste reduction and climate impact, giving you the insights needed to lead with data and make informed decisions. Regular insights help inform decision-making, optimize outcomes, and support future program expansion.
We work with you to design a program tailored to your needs.
Consultation: We start by understanding your goals, operational constraints, and waste challenges. From there, we design a customized program that fits your building or community - aligned to your budget, scale, and priorities.
We support a smooth, structured rollout from planning to launch.
Implementation: A dedicated Program Implementation Manager guides your team through setup and launch. We provide all required materials, resident communications, and onboarding support - ensuring a seamless rollout with clear timelines and minimal burden on your staff.
We enable long-term participation and consistent waste diversion at the source.
Engagement & Support: We equip you with tools to keep residents engaged, including ready-to-use content, templates, and webinars. We also work with you to establish any local support systems or program infrastructure needed. Ongoing customer service supports both residents and staff to ensure continued success.
We track impact and provide insights to support better decision-making.
Reporting & Insights: We provide clear reporting on waste reduction and climate impact, giving you the insights needed to lead with data and make informed decisions. Regular insights help inform decision-making, optimize outcomes, and support future program expansion.
A Decentralized Alternative to Traditional Composting Programs, Without Collection Delays, Contamination Issues, or Infrastructure Constraints
in partnership with FoodCycler Programs
Real Behaviour Change
City of Nelson Program Insights Based on 1,000+ Survey Responses (2025)
98%
of residents report actively using their FoodCycler unit.
69%
report an increased awareness of waste and environmental impacts.
66%
say the program has improved their overall household waste management practices.
84%
use it three or more times per week, indicating strong engagement and routine use.
49%
are using some or all of the resulting soil amendments directly in home gardens.
Resident Testimonials
Township of Asphodel-Norwood
"The FoodCycler makes me feel much better knowing that I have a plan for food waste instead of throwing food waste in the garbage.
So glad the municipality is trying to be more eco-friendly, and is willing to bring pilot programs to our area in general.”
District of Tumbler Ridge
"I love the food cycler-- my parents live in a city with green bin program and smell is a large issue, in addition to attracting animals (rodents and crows). Food cycler compresses (dehydrates) the food waste and eliminates all smell and makes it so easy to use in the garden. I really appreciate this program being available.”
Norfolk County
"It is the most sensible why to manage food waste. Really love it. Easy to use. Great by product to reuse in garden. Not buggy or smelly."
Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
"Fantastic Initiative, would love to see more of these in all communities! Very grateful to have a progressive community/ town oversight.”
Haliburton County
"This has been an excellent experience and I appreciate Dysart getting involved with this needed program. Please continue to provide this program to all residents. I believe this will help with reducing greenhouse gases and also provide nutrients needed for gardens. Thank you for providing an easy program for all participants.”
District of Kent
"All my friends that I told about the program who don't live in the Kent district all said they wished their district would do a similar project."
RM of St. Andrews
"I appreciated the opportunity to be able to have participated in the program. I absolutely love my foodcycler and recommend it to everyone. I think every household should have one.”
Loyalist Township
"I really hope the township offers the FoodCycler program to all of its residents. We love our cycler and we have benefited greatly from using it. I think that if used properly this could save the landfill for a few more years. I have really enjoyed using my cycler and I will keep using it. Thank you!”
City of Kenora
"I love my recycler and I have only one very small handheld bag to put in the garbage each week... no more gross, smelly, leaky garbage.
It has changed my life. Every household would benefit from this program and it would greatly reduce landfill waste.”
Works in the Real World
Reduces food waste by up to 90%
Minimal maintenance, no odours or pests
Proven in more than 200 communities
Easy to use, high adoption rates
Scalable, year-round solution
Full planning and implementation support
Contact UsBy using the FoodCycler, I’ve personally diverted more than 150 kilograms of food waste each year, recycled everything possible, and reduced my garbage to almost nothing—I put a bag out every six weeks. Imagine the difference we could make if every household in our community did the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this a program?
FoodCycler Programs offer an innovative, fully supported approach that helps organizations move beyond traditional systems and lead in food waste reduction. Participating in a FoodCycler program goes far beyond purchasing an appliance. It is a fully supported solution designed to ensure long-term success, measurable impact, and a positive experience for both administrators and residents.
From the outset, you are supported by a dedicated Program Implementation Manager who serves as your single point of contact, guiding you through pre-launch planning and rollout to reduce the burden on your internal teams.
We provide comprehensive resident onboarding materials and product education, along with bilingual support for both residents and staff. Ongoing troubleshooting and warranty coordination are handled directly by our team, while we also equip you with resident communications, promotional content, and engagement tools to drive participation. Optional education sessions and webinars further support adoption.
This full-service approach ensures your program delivers real, measurable results rather than simply distributing units.
What does it cost?
Every program is customized based on your goals, scale, and available budget.
We work with you to design a program that balances impact, participation, and cost-effectiveness, whether you are starting with a pilot or planning for a larger rollout.
Is there a minimum program size?
There is no one-size-fits-all starting point.
We help you identify the right scale to begin with, whether that is a small pilot or a larger deployment. Our focus is on setting your program up for success first, then supporting you in scaling over time based on results and readiness.
How much waste can I expect to divert?
Across more than 200 pilot programs, households divert an average of approximately 250 kg of food waste per year.
Actual diversion varies depending on factors such as household size and demographics. We work with you to track and understand your program’s specific impact.
We already have green bins or a composting program. How does this help?
FoodCycler programs are designed to complement existing organic waste systems, if they are already in place.
They make participation easier and more consistent by:
- Eliminating odours and reducing pests or wildlife concerns
- Removing the “ick factor” associated with food waste storage
- Making it easier for residents to separate and manage food waste indoors
This is especially valuable in multi-residential buildings and other hard-to-serve environments where traditional systems face participation challenges.
The FoodCycler byproduct is also compatible with municipal composting systems, and we have research to support its integration.
What can the by-product be used for?
The byproduct is a nutrient-rich, soil amendment that can be used in a variety of ways.
Common options include:
- Adding it to home gardens or mixing it into soil
- Incorporating it into backyard compost systems
- Donating it to community gardens or local farms
- Integrating it into municipal leaf and yard waste programs or composting facilities
We provide a detailed gardening and usage guide to help residents make the most of it.
Are there consumables or infrastructure requirements?
FoodCycler programs are intentionally low-maintenance.
- The only consumable is a carbon filter, which helps keep the unit odourless. Filters typically last 3 to 4 months but can be used longer depending on usage.
- We offer bulk carbon options to keep costs low.
- Since filters only serve to eliminate odours, they are optional and some residents may choose to operate their unit without them.
There are no mandatory infrastructure requirements. However, we work with you to design optional supports that enhance the program, such as:
- Carbon refill stations
- Byproduct drop-off locations
- Local repair or maintenance programs
What happens at end of life?
Where possible, we prioritize repair and refurbishment to extend product lifespan. We can also help establish local repair programs, which not only support sustainability goals but can contribute to the local economy.
FoodCycler units are fully recyclable as electronic waste.