Food Cycler Pilot Program – Community Interest & Benefits
The Town of Maple Creek is considering a Food Cycler Pilot Program to help reduce food waste and promote environmental sustainability.
This initiative, brought forward for Council’s consideration, would provide residents with a compact, in-home food waste recycling system that turns food scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendment.
How It Works
The FoodCycler is a small appliance that dehydrates and grinds food waste, reducing its volume by up to 90% within hours.
The FoodCycler eliminates odors and makes it easy to divert food waste from the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and extending the life of our waste management system.
Benefits to the Community
✔ Reduces Waste: Cuts down on household garbage, minimizing landfill use.
✔ Eco-Friendly: Lowers carbon emissions from improper organic waste breakdown.
✔ Convenient: Compact, odor-free, and easy to use at home.
✔ Creates Soil Amendment: The by-product can be used in gardens as a fertilizer or added to any composting system.
Seeking Community Interest
The Town is looking for a minimum of 50 residents interested in participating in this pilot project.
If approved, participants would be able to purchase a FoodCycler unit at a discounted rate, then track data for 12 weeks to show its impact on food waste reduction in Maple Creek. At the end of the trial period, the FoodCycler is yours to keep. If you are interested in being part of this program, please fill out this form or contact us at 306-662-2244.
