Agecko provides food waste recycling services for businesses across the UK, helping you reduce costs, improve compliance and divert waste from landfill.
Food waste is produced at each stage of the supply chain, from production to consumption. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), around a third of food produced for human consumption is wasted each year.
Food waste disposal solutions are evolving to help businesses reduce costs and improve sustainability. Read our food waste case study to see how their waste management improved, working in partnership Agecko.
If prevention or redistribution of this surplus food or waste food is not achievable, Segregating efficiently is very important. Food waste is wet, dense and heavy and when mixed with other recyclables at the source, it contaminates the entire waste stream.
We can offer cost efficient options for disposal. Depending on your requirements, this may include: sending the waste to Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and recovering renewable energy or disposing of food waste by biomass (burning organic matter to release emissions).
Our food waste collection services are tailored to your business, ensuring compliant handling, efficient collections and reduced disposal costs.
Biomass predominantly creates methane and some carbon dioxide. This process prevents harmful gases from entering the atmosphere. We burn the methane to generate electricity or other forms of renewable energy.
Alternatively, food waste can also be processed and re-used as compostable material. A valuable opportunity to divert organic waste away from landfill, creating added value. Depending on the company and food waste volumes, on-site composting can be a cost-efficient option.
Consultation
We start by assessing your business’s specific needs and creating a custom plan.
Waste collection
Our team arranges for a fast, efficient waste collection from your site. We then provide a waste transfer note to ensure compliance.
Processing
Your waste is reused, treated, recycled, or safely disposed of, depending on the material type.
Reporting
You receive detailed documents and reports that calculate your carbon savings and track compliance with waste management regulations.
Continuous improvement
We regularly review and refine your waste management plan to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Let’s discuss your waste management requirements for short or long term rental and collection frequencies.
Food waste FAQs
Commercial food waste is typically collected and processed through anaerobic digestion or composting, depending on the waste type and your business requirements.
Collection frequency depends on the volume of food waste your business produces, hygiene requirements and available storage space. Agecko can tailor collections to your needs.