FoodCycler Indoor Composter

Did you know that up to 50% of household garbage is composed of food waste? By helping the Township address food waste, you are reducing your carbon footprint, filling fewer garbage bags, and supporting an environmental initiative in your community. Georgian Bluffs is partnering with Food Cycle Science to help divert food waste from landfill using FoodCycler indoor composting devices.

In 2024, the Township will have 200 FoodCycler units available for sale at a discounted rate, allowing you to compost food waste quickly and easily in your own home.

How it Works

The FoodCycler is a countertop unit that heats and grinds food waste into a significantly smaller dry, odourless, nutrient-dense by-product. Not only does this help to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, but the nutrient-rich compost can be used in gardens and houseplants.

By purchasing the FoodCycler at a reduced rate, you are confirming that you are willing to participate in a 12 week pilot where you will record your use of the composter by completing and then submitting a survey. After the survey has been completed, the Foodcycler is yours to keep. The Township will collect an email address when you purchase a unit, and may share this address with Food Cycle Science for the purposes of administering this survey.

FoodCyclers are now in stock!

Buy Your FoodCycler

FoodCyclers are available for Georgian Bluffs residents to purchase at the Township Office, 177964 Grey Road 18, during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Payments may be made by cach, cheque, or debit. Credit Cards will not be accepted.

Slightly more compact than the Eco 5, our original FoodCycler™ and its 2.5L bucket capacity is the perfect household helper to turn your food waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment in just hours. Ideal for families of 1-2 people.

Discounted Cost: $150 +HST

Features

Powerful carbon filter lid
Easily removable waste bucket
Quiet cycles
Compact design
User friendly and easy to operate

Specifications

Bucket capacity: < 2.5L
Unit volume: Approx. 30.5L
Dimensions: (H) 14.2” X (W) 11” X (D) 12.6”
Progress indicators: 3 phase LEDs
Power consumption: Approx. 0.8kWh / cycle
Filtration: 2 reusable filters
Vent location: back

This effortless alternative to composting reduces the volume of food waste by up to 90%. Food scraps and uneaten leftovers that would otherwise end up in a landfill are broken down into a nutrient-rich plant food that can be mixed right into your garden soil. With a 5L bucket capacity, this is the perfect size for families of 3+ people.

Discounted Cost: $300 +HST

Features

Transforms food waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment within hours
Removable waste bucket
Refillable carbon filters
Odorless and quiet
5L capacity
New, modern design, easy to use

Specifications

Bucket capacity: 5L
Unit volume: 28.9L
Dimensions: (H) 13.8” X (W) 13.8” X (D) 10.3”
Progress indicators: real-time progress tracking LEDs
Power consumption: <0.35kWh/L (<1.5kWh/cycle)
Filtration: 1 reusable filter (Carbon pellets)
Vent location: top

RF35 refillable carbon filter kit (works with the FC30 and the Maestro/Eco5 - $25.44+HST
RC35 carbon filters for the FC30 unit - $57.50+HST (8 pack)
RC104 carbon filters for the FC100 – $57.50+HST (4 pack)
BK30 buckets – spare buckets for the FC30 unit - $57.50+HST
BK100 buckets – spare buckets for the Eco5 - $92.00+HST

These products are also available online through the FoodCycler website.

Resources

Finance
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email Finance
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 918
Fax: 519-372-1620

Environmental Services
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email Environmental Services
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 929