FAQs

The FoodCycler® is a closed-loop indoor compost alternative that speeds up the natural decomposition process through aerobic digestion of waste. The unit dries and grinds food waste into a dry, odorless nutrient-rich by-product that is significantly reduced in weight and volume from its unprocessed state. The product is free from bacteria, weed seeds, and food-borne pathogens that were eliminated during the process.

Benefits of the FoodCycler®:

• Up to 90% volume reduction. 
• Quiet, compact, odourless operation.
• Easy to clean, easy to operate, no special training or skills required. 
• Quick (compared to composting, the FoodCycler™ processes food waste in hours, instead of months).
• Produces a valuable soil amendment, low in odour, and less attractive to wildlife. 
• Reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) impact vs. landfill.

Click HERE to watch a short video on the FoodCycler™.

Once complete, the FoodCycler™ byproduct can be used to fertilize your garden, included into your composter or donate it friends and family who garden or compost! 

Did you know that up to 50% of household waste is composed of food waste? By helping your Town address food waste, you are supporting your community’s environmental initiatives, while reducing your carbon footprint.

Not much! Purchase a FoodCycler™ from the Town at a subsidized cost, track your use once a week for a period of 12 weeks and then answer a brief survey.

The pilot program is open to Town of Newmarket residents only. Through the pilot program, the units are being offered to residents at a subsidized rate.

Please contact your local municipal office to inquire about the FoodCycler™ Pilot Program in your municipality.

Should you need any extra accessories or filter refills, they can be found at the Accessories Store.