Food manufacturers have to ineffectively dispose of millions of tons of packaged and non-packaged food waste every single year. A 2011 report estimated 20 percent of initial food production is lost from products not meeting grading requirements in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America.
ASR proactively helps manufacturing and distribution operations develop food waste recycling programs. We have extensive network of Industrial Partners which enables us to recycle large volumes of food waste into beneficial reuse or energy. Some of the benefits food waste can be used for is compost, animal feed, anaerobic digestion and ethanol production.
Our customers include large industrial manufacturers in food distribution, producers, retailers and transportation carriers, and we can help any company that generates a large quantity of organics that needs them recycled.
We accept the following food waste:
- Expired, distressed or otherwise unsalable food products
- Food ingredients – bulk
- Drinks – soda, alcohol
- Oils & Grease
- Perishable food (bulk and packaged)
- Food disposals and/or food seizures
- Packaged foods (glass, cans, plastic packaging)
- Recalled Products
- Certified Product Destruction
What Does ASR Offer?
ASR has an experienced team dedicated to the transportation and recycling of industrial food waste. By partnering with us to develop a food waste solution we can help you eliminate de-packaging needs and landfill costs, and find new streams of revenue (e.g. labor savings).
Food Waste Recycling Facts
- The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year.
- Food waste recycling helps control methane production and returns nutrients to the environment.
- Using compost for agricultural crops is proven to promote higher yields and increase moisture retention.
- Using compost also suppresses plant diseases, and reduces pests.
