FoodCycler

Food Waste Diversion Program

FoodCycler™

Join the Town of Saugeen Shores in tackling food waste by piloting FoodCycler™ technology in your home. Support your community by testing this innovative technology!

In-person sales begin on October 1, 2024 at the municipal office.

FoodCycler infographic. Text reads "3 Simple Steps. 1 Add food waste to bucket. 2 Add bucket to unit. 3 Press start. That's it! The resulting by-product can be used in the garden!

Eco 3: $199.95 CAD (+tax)

Eco 5: $249.95 CAD (+tax)

Project Timeline

September - December 2024 (12 weeks). Track the amount of waste you divert with the tracking sheet, and at the end of the tracking period, you will fill out a closing survey (both will be provided by the municipality).

How Do I Participate?

To participate in this initiative and purchase a FoodCycler™ unit, you will be required to register. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29.

Registrations will be on a first-come, first served basis. Once units become available, you will then be contacted by email to confirm and pay for your order.

This year, there will be no ship-to-home option. Local pickup only.

Pick-up will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 339 Concession 6, Port Elgin.

Why Should I Participate?

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

What is Required of Me?

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