Suitable
- Veggie & fruit scraps
- Meat, fish, poultry
- Poultry & fish bones
- Coffee grounds & tea leaves (including coffee filters & tea bags)
- Beans, seeds & legumes
- Eggs & seashells
- Shellfish (including shells)
How a FoodCycler Works
Learn how FoodCycler transforms your food scraps - and why it’s a better way to manage food waste in today’s kitchen.
How It WorksReduce food waste volume by up to 90%
FoodCycler transforms food scraps into a dry, manageable by-product in just a few hours - right in your kitchen.
How the FoodCycler does it
FoodCycler processes food waste in three stages - heating, grinding and cooling - all in one cycle.
1. Heating
FoodCycler heats food scraps to remove moisture, beginning the process of reducing their volume and creating a dry by-product.
2. Grinding
Our patented Vortech™ Grinding Technology breaks down food scraps into small particles, helping create a dry, finely processed by-product.
3. Cooling
The final stage cools the by-product before the cycle is complete, making it ready to remove from the bucket.
How FoodCycler compares
FoodCycler
Garbage Disposal
Composting
Green Bin
Landfill
Where it happens
Indoors, in your kitchen
At the kitchen sink; waste enters the wastewater system
Typically outdoors
Stored at home for municipal collection
Stored at home for garbage collection
What it handles
Almost all kinds of food waste
Certain food scraps; limitations vary by system
Many food scraps and organic materials
Accepted items vary by municipality
Most household food waste
Time / Frequency
Takes a few hours, on demand
Immediate
Takes weeks to months
Stored until collection day
Stored until collection day
Every day routine
Add scraps and run when ready
Process scraps at the kitchen sink.
Requires collection and ongoing management
Collect and store scraps between pickups
Collect and store waste between pickups
What happens to the waste
Processed and reduced in volume by up to 90%
Ground and sent through household wastewater
Breaks down naturally over time.
Sent for municipal organics processing
Sent to landfill
End result / Output
Dry, nutrient-rich by-product, called Foodilizer
No household end product
Finished compost
Depends on municipal program
No usable household end product
Can it be reused?
Yes - use Foodilizer in gardens, add to compost, share or dispose of responsibly.
No household reuse; enters the wastewater system
Yes - Finished compost can be used in soil and gardens
Potentially - organics may be processed into compost or other outputs, depending on the municipal program
No household reuse; sent to landfill.
FoodCycler
- Where it happens
Indoors, in your kitchen
- What it handles
Almost all kinds of food waste
- Time / Frequency
Takes a few hours, on demand
- Every day routine
Add scraps and run when ready
- What happens to the waste
Processed and reduced in volume by up to 90%
- End result / Output
Dry, nutrient-rich by-product, called Foodilizer
- Can it be reused?
Yes - use Foodilizer in gardens, add to compost, share or dispose of responsibly.
Garbage Disposal
- Where it happens
At the kitchen sink; waste enters the wastewater system
- What it handles
Certain food scraps; limitations vary by system
- Time / Frequency
Immediate
- Every day routine
Process scraps at the kitchen sink.
- What happens to the waste
Ground and sent through household wastewater
- End result / Output
No household end product
- Can it be reused?
No household reuse; enters the wastewater system
Composting
- Where it happens
Typically outdoors
- What it handles
Many food scraps and organic materials
- Time / Frequency
Takes weeks to months
- Every day routine
Requires collection and ongoing management
- What happens to the waste
Breaks down naturally over time.
- End result / Output
Finished compost
- Can it be reused?
Yes - Finished compost can be used in soil and gardens
Green Bin
- Where it happens
Stored at home for municipal collection
- What it handles
Accepted items vary by municipality
- Time / Frequency
Stored until collection day
- Every day routine
Collect and store scraps between pickups
- What happens to the waste
Sent for municipal organics processing
- End result / Output
Depends on municipal program
- Can it be reused?
Potentially - organics may be processed into compost or other outputs, depending on the municipal program
Landfill
- Where it happens
Stored at home for garbage collection
- What it handles
Most household food waste
- Time / Frequency
Stored until collection day
- Every day routine
Collect and store waste between pickups
- What happens to the waste
Sent to landfill
- End result / Output
No usable household end product
- Can it be reused?
No household reuse; sent to landfill.
Built for your kitchen
The FoodCycler is made to fit in
Designed to run quietly
FoodCycler is designed for everyday use in the home, processing food scraps without adding unnecessary noise to your kitchen.
Carbon filtration helps manage odors
Every FoodCycler comes equipped with carbon filters that capture and absorb odors during processing. When filters age, simply swap them out.
Simple by design
One button. No complicated settings or modes. No enzymes or additives required. No plumbing or installation - plug it in, add your scraps and press start.
Portable bucket with lid
Remove the bucket to collect food scraps where you need it, then return it to the FoodCycler when you're ready to run a cycle. The lid helps keep scraps contained between uses.
Made for everyday kitchens
Made for indoor use and designed to fit naturally into your kitchen and your routine.
Built with FoodCycler Technology™
FoodCycler is a purpose-built kitchen appliance designed specifically for managing household food waste. Our patented FoodCycler Technology™ combines thoughtful appliance design with technology engineered for food waste recycling — including Vortech™ Grinding Technology in the Eco 3 and Eco 5.
From leftovers to peels, FoodCycler handles almost all food waste
In small amounts
- Sauces, dressings & gravies
- Dairy products
- Jellies, jams & puddings
- Starches (including bread, rice, cake, etc.)
- Pork & lamb bones
- Hard pits (including peach, apricot, lychee & mango)
Cut up prior
- Paper towel & tissue
- Corn cobs & husks
- Whole vegetables
- Fibrous plants (including celery, asparagus, parsley, etc.)
Not recommended
- Cardboard
- Oils & fats
- Candy & gum
- Most “compostable” plastics
- Beef bones
What Can I Do With the By-product?
The output from your food waste is a dry soil-like by-product we call Foodilizer. Because it contains nutrients, it can have many uses:
- Use in gardens
- Mix into compost
- Share with family, friends, or community gardens
- Dispose of responsibly if you don't have a use for it
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a cycle take?
On average, a cycle takes 4 to 9 hours to complete. That means it's easy to run a cycle overnight and wake up to a dry byproduct, Foodilizer.
Does it produce odors?
Every FoodCycler is equipped with carbon filters that remove odors during processing — including strong-smelling food waste like fish, seafood, and old cheese. If you notice any strong odor, it's usually a sign that the filters need replacing. Replacement carbon filter refills are available in the accessories shop.
How do I clean it?
Maintenance is a breeze. For everyday use, simply run a cycle, and it typically clears out the residue on its own. For stubborn dried food waste, soak the bucket in soapy water or run it through the dishwasher. The inner bucket is dishwasher-safe.
How often do I change the carbon filter?
Filter lifespan depends on how frequently you cycle and what types of food you process. If you start noticing odors during a cycle, that's the clearest sign it's time to replace them. Replacement carbon filter refills are available in the shop.
How much electricity does it use?
The Eco 3 uses 0.9 kWh per cycle. The Eco 5 uses 1.5 kWh per cycle. Both are designed to be energy-efficient — processing your food waste without significantly impacting your electricity bill.
Is the FoodCycler safe for kitchen use?
Yes. The FoodCycler is designed for home kitchen use. Simply place it on the countertop or tuck it away.
One thing to keep in mind: the blades inside the bucket are sharp, so avoid reaching your hands inside. Always follow the instructions provided in the box.
Eco 3 or Eco 5 — which is right for me?
If your household has 1–3 people, the Eco 3 is the right fit. It holds up to 3.5 litres of food waste per cycle and uses 0.9 kWh. For households of 4 or more, the Eco 5 offers a larger 5-litre capacity and the same Vortech® grinding technology. Not sure? Use our model comparison tool to find your match.
Choose the FoodCycler that fits your routine.
FoodCycler® Eco 3™
Colour: Pure White
- Best for 1-3 people
- 3.5L Bucket Capacity
- Vortech™ Grinding Technology
FoodCycler® Eco 5™
Colour: White
- Best for +3 people
- 5L Bucket Capacity
- Vortech™ Grinding Technology