UPDATE: APRIL 7, 2025
Attention Big Lakes County Residents!
We currently have 13 FoodCyclers remaining for purchase! Don’t miss out – the deadline to sign up for the FoodCycler Program is April 15th.
If you’ve already signed up, please check your email for payment instructions from FoodCycler. Payment must be completed before you can pick up your FoodCycler. We will not be accepting payments at the Administration Offices.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
FoodCyclers will be available for pickup starting in May at the High Prairie and Kinuso Administration Offices. We will notify you when they are ready for collection.
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Big Lakes County is excited to announce the launch of the FoodCycler Program in partnership with Food Cycle Science Corporation. This new initiative provides residents with the opportunity to pilot an in-home countertop food waste recycler that converts food scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendment in just hours. By participating, residents can reduce food waste, improve sustainability, and create valuable soil amendment for their gardens and yards.
“We are thrilled to offer this innovative program to our residents,” said Big Lakes County Reeve Tyler Airth. “The FoodCycler program is an easy and effective way for our residents to actively participate in reducing food waste and promoting sustainability right from their homes. We’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on our environment and community.”
Big Lakes County is offering up to 100 FoodCycler units at a subsidized price for residents to use in their homes. After a 12-week trial period, residents will be asked to complete a survey to provide feedback. This subsidy makes the technology more affordable while also helping the County gather valuable insights as it explores alternative waste management solutions. Two models will be available for purchase: the FoodCycler Eco 3 for $200 and the FoodCycler Eco 5 for $300.
Key Features of the FoodCycler Program:
- Convenient and Eco-friendly: The FoodCycler appliance allows households to dispose of food scraps in a sustainable and efficient way, reducing landfill waste and harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
- Quick Food Waste Processing: In as little as 6–8 hours, the FoodCycler converts food waste into dry, odor-free soil amendment that can be used in gardens, yards, and landscaping projects.
- Supports Big Lakes County’s Sustainability Goals: This initiative aligns with the County’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and build a circular economy that benefits residents and the local ecosystem.
Registration will be open on a first-come, first-served basis, with one unit per Big Lakes County household. Registration is now open click here. The FoodCyclers will be available for pickup at the Big Lakes County Administration Offices in High Prairie and Kinuso. Pickup dates and times will be communicated to residents. For more information please visit, biglakescounty.ca.
