Environmental Programs

FoodCycler Program

The Town of Carleton Place has partnered with Food Cycle Science to implement a waste diversion Pilot Program by offering a FoodCycler™ at a reduced rate to interested residents.

The diversion of food and organic waste away from landfill is one way that communities like Carleton Place can significantly reduce household emissions of CO2e that contribute to climate change. The purpose of this Pilot Program is to measure the viability of onsite food waste processing technology as a method of waste diversion the Town can use to meet its environmental goals, provide residents with another tool to reduce their household’s carbon footprint, and extend the life of landfill facilities.

The FoodCycler™ is an electric appliance that offers in-home, countertop processing of food waste that is comparable in CO2e emissions to central composting (minus transportation costs and emissions) and backyard composting (if done correctly). Regular use of the appliance should not cost more than $4 per month in electricity and offers a >95% reduction in CO2e emissions compared to sending food waste to landfill.

View the FoodCycler Resident Guide

Application for the FoodCycler™ Pilot Program

Once your registration has been received, the Program Administrator will contact you via email to arrange for purchase of your unit.

Your Name(Required)

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Which FoodCycler model would you like to purchase for your household? - Differences between the two models are listed above. You can also find more information on the two models at www.foodcycler.com(Required)

FoodCycler FC-30 (2.5L bucket)

FoodCycler Maestro/ECO 5 (5L bucket)

I acknowledge that by participating in this pilot program and obtaining a municipally subsidized FoodCycler, I am required to track usage for 12 weeks and complete of a brief exit survey about my experience with the program.(Required)

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