COMMERCIAL FOOD WASTE RECYCLING
Working to keep food waste out of landfills.
Adding food waste recycling to your existing waste services is an easy way to reach your overall sustainability goals. Diverted food waste is transferred to facilities that process the material into other resources such as renewable energy, soil amendments and animal bedding. We can help guide Connecticut businesses through evolving food waste regulations.
Why Recycle Food Waste?
Creates Sustainable Products
Composted food waste enriches soil with nutrients, reducing the need for fertilizers.
Helps The Community
Materials are used to create renewable energy to power local homes and businesses.
Supports Local Economy
Compost is produced at local facilities and used by nearby farms, contractors, and residents.
How Food Waste Gets Recycled
All American Waste has stepped up, implementing sustainable food waste recycling programs for a full range of customers—both large and small. We guide our customers in developing effective procedures for separating food waste, which includes depackaging solutions to help streamline the process and recover more material. From there, we help you select the right size container and provide reliable, frequent service.
Collected food waste is transported to anaerobic digestion facilities, where it is converted into renewable energy and other beneficial byproducts.
Together, we’re doing our part to turn waste into sustainable resources, helping close the loop from farm to consumer and back to the earth.
Anaerobic Digestion
Depackaging
Materials Accepted
List of materials accepted in an organics recycling program.
Residential Food Waste Collection
Did you know All American Waste offers food waste collection in select areas in Connecticut? We can work with residents, towns, and transfer stations to make food waste collection easy.
Food Waste FAQs
What is food waste recycling?
Food waste recycling is the process of turning food waste into compost and clean energy.
Why should I recycle food waste?
Recycling food waste reduces landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
What types of food waste can be recycled?
Almost all foods can be recycled. Some examples are vegetable peels, eggshells, leftovers, etc.
Are meat and dairy products acceptable items for food waste recycling?
Yes, meat and meat bones as well as dairy products are acceptable.
What are the benefits of food waste recycling?
Food waste recycling reduces your environmental impact and creates compost and/ or clean energy as a byproduct.
What if curbside collection does not work for me?
If your town currently offers food waste drop off to the public, you can collect your food waste and dispose of them at the town’s drop off location. Please refer to your town’s website for this information.
Can I recycle food waste with yard waste?
No, yard waste is not part of a food waste collection program.
Is food waste recycling available in all areas?
We provide services throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Please contact us for information about services in your area.
Will separating out our food waste result in more animals and pests?
It is unlikely, as this is the same material that you put in your trash. As an additional deterrent, seal your food waste container tightly. Some customers freeze their food waste until the day of pickup.
Can I recycle cooked food and leftovers?
Yes, cooked food and leftovers are perfectly acceptable.
How can I start food waste recycling at my school or workplace?
We provide educational tools and resources both in person and on our website for schools and businesses to start recycling programs.