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Food Waste Types We Handle

Comprehensive processing solutions for every category of industrial food waste

Every Type of Food Waste Has Value

From production byproducts to expired inventory, we transform all categories of food waste into valuable resources through specialized processing methods tailored to each waste stream's unique characteristics.

Waste Categories & Processing Methods

Production Byproducts

Clean organic materials generated during food manufacturing and processing operations.

  • • Fruit and vegetable peels
  • • Grain processing residues
  • • Meat and seafood trimmings
  • • Dairy processing byproducts
  • • Brewery and distillery waste

Processing Methods:

Anaerobic Digestion

High-energy biogas production

Composting

Premium organic soil amendments

Animal Feed

Nutritional supplement processing

Value Recovery:

Revenue Potential:$15-40/ton
Processing Rate:95-100%
Turnaround:2-4 weeks

Expired & Near-Expired Products

Products past their sell-by date or approaching expiration that are still safe for processing.

  • • Packaged food products
  • • Dairy and refrigerated items
  • • Bakery and confection products
  • • Canned and preserved goods
  • • Frozen food products

Processing Methods:

Depackaging

Automated separation of contents

Material Recovery

Ingredient and nutrient extraction

Energy Recovery

Biogas and renewable fuel production

Value Recovery:

Revenue Potential:$8-25/ton
Processing Rate:80-95%
Turnaround:1-2 weeks

Damaged & Defective Products

Products damaged during transportation, storage, or handling that cannot be sold but retain processing value.

  • • Transportation damage
  • • Package defects and leaks
  • • Temperature control failures
  • • Quality control rejects
  • • Returned merchandise

Processing Methods:

Assessment & Sorting

Quality evaluation and categorization

Salvage Recovery

Maximum value extraction

Safe Disposal

Compliant processing methods

Value Recovery:

Revenue Potential:$5-20/ton
Processing Rate:60-85%
Turnaround:3-5 days

Kitchen & Food Service Waste

Mixed organic waste from commercial kitchens, restaurants, and food service operations.

  • • Food preparation scraps
  • • Plate waste and leftovers
  • • Cooking oils and grease
  • • Coffee grounds and filters
  • • Mixed organic materials

Processing Methods:

Preprocessing

Contaminant removal and preparation

Composting

Controlled aerobic decomposition

Grease Recovery

Oil and fat processing for biodiesel

Value Recovery:

Revenue Potential:$10-30/ton
Processing Rate:75-90%
Turnaround:4-8 weeks

Specialized Waste Categories

Beverage Waste

Expired beverages, production overruns, and packaging defects

Seasonal Overstock

Holiday and seasonal products past peak selling periods

Pharmaceutical Grade

High-quality organic materials requiring specialized handling

Pet Food Grade

Clean organics suitable for animal nutrition processing

Processing Standards & Compliance

Safety Standards

  • • HACCP compliance protocols
  • • Temperature control requirements
  • • Contamination prevention measures
  • • Worker safety procedures
  • • Equipment sanitization standards

Documentation

  • • Chain of custody tracking
  • • Processing certificates
  • • Destruction verification
  • • Environmental impact reports
  • • Regulatory compliance records

Environmental

  • • Zero landfill guarantee
  • • Carbon footprint reduction
  • • Water conservation practices
  • • Renewable energy utilization
  • • Circular economy principles

Not Sure About Your Waste Type?

Our experts can assess your waste streams and recommend the most effective and profitable processing solutions for your specific materials.